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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.32, 2,021.91 and 1,410.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.32, 2,021.91 and 1,410.77 is: 1,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.32 : 2,021.91 = 1,410.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.32/2,021.91 = 1,410.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.32x = 2,021.91 × 1,410.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.32x = 2,852,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,446.30/1,463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.30

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