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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.98, 2,190.56 and 1,438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.98, 2,190.56 and 1,438.62 is: 2,149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.98 : 2,190.56 = 1,438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.98/2,190.56 = 1,438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.98x = 2,190.56 × 1,438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.98x = 3,151,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,376.23/1,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.67

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