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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.16, 2,199.56 and 1,355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.16, 2,199.56 and 1,355.81 is: 2,035.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.16 : 2,199.56 = 1,355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.16/2,199.56 = 1,355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.16x = 2,199.56 × 1,355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.16x = 2,982,167.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,167.67/1,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.39

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