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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.05, 2,189.85 and 1,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.05, 2,189.85 and 1,348.23 is: 2,019.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.05 : 2,189.85 = 1,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.05/2,189.85 = 1,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.05x = 2,189.85 × 1,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.05x = 2,952,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,421.47/1,462.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.37

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