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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.60, 2,018.10 and 1,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.60, 2,018.10 and 1,373.88 is: 1,893.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.60 : 2,018.10 = 1,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.60/2,018.10 = 1,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.60x = 2,018.10 × 1,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.60x = 2,772,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,627.23/1,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.10

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