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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.86, 2,182.05 and 1,443.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.86, 2,182.05 and 1,443.99 is: 2,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.86 : 2,182.05 = 1,443.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.86/2,182.05 = 1,443.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.86x = 2,182.05 × 1,443.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.86x = 3,150,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,858.38/1,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.49

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