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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.53, 2,184.68 and 1,355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.53, 2,184.68 and 1,355.13 is: 2,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.53 : 2,184.68 = 1,355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.53/2,184.68 = 1,355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.53x = 2,184.68 × 1,355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.53x = 2,960,531.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,531.91/1,463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.87

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