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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.19, 2,013.72 and 1,457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.19, 2,013.72 and 1,457.63 is: 2,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.19 : 2,013.72 = 1,457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.19/2,013.72 = 1,457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.19x = 2,013.72 × 1,457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.19x = 2,935,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,258.68/1,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.44

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