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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.43, 2,273.67 and 1,465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.43, 2,273.67 and 1,465.22 is: 2,199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.43 : 2,273.67 = 1,465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.43/2,273.67 = 1,465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.43x = 2,273.67 × 1,465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.43x = 3,331,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,432.44/1,514.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.79

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