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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.58, 2,189.61 and 1,416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.58, 2,189.61 and 1,416.06 is: 2,118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.58 : 2,189.61 = 1,416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.58/2,189.61 = 1,416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.58x = 2,189.61 × 1,416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.58x = 3,100,619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,619.14/1,463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.52

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