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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.67, 2,183.76 and 1,394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.67, 2,183.76 and 1,394.01 is: 2,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.67 : 2,183.76 = 1,394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.67/2,183.76 = 1,394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.67x = 2,183.76 × 1,394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.67x = 3,044,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,183.28/1,463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.83

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