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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.81, 2,182.42 and 1,395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.81, 2,182.42 and 1,395.15 is: 2,078.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.81 : 2,182.42 = 1,395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.81/2,182.42 = 1,395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.81x = 2,182.42 × 1,395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.81x = 3,044,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,805.01/1,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.63

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