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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.59, 2,197.53 and 1,375.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.59, 2,197.53 and 1,375.11 is: 2,066.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.59 : 2,197.53 = 1,375.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.59/2,197.53 = 1,375.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.59x = 2,197.53 × 1,375.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.59x = 3,021,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,845.48/1,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.09

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