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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.42, 2,017.56 and 1,395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.42, 2,017.56 and 1,395.30 is: 1,922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.42 : 2,017.56 = 1,395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.42/2,017.56 = 1,395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.42x = 2,017.56 × 1,395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.42x = 2,815,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,101.47/1,464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.33

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