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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.87, 2,187.90 and 1,347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.87, 2,187.90 and 1,347.12 is: 2,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.87 : 2,187.90 = 1,347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.87/2,187.90 = 1,347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.87x = 2,187.90 × 1,347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.87x = 2,947,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,363.85/1,463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.40

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