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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.44, 2,017.82 and 1,347.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.44, 2,017.82 and 1,347.89 is: 1,855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.44 : 2,017.82 = 1,347.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.44/2,017.82 = 1,347.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.44x = 2,017.82 × 1,347.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.44x = 2,719,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,782.57/1,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.96

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