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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.93, 2,201.96 and 1,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.93, 2,201.96 and 1,246.52 is: 1,872.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.93 : 2,201.96 = 1,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.93/2,201.96 = 1,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.93x = 2,201.96 × 1,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.93x = 2,744,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,792.29/1,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.39

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