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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.61, 3,059.66 and 1,463.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.61, 3,059.66 and 1,463.21 is: 2,192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.61 : 3,059.66 = 1,463.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.61/3,059.66 = 1,463.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.61x = 3,059.66 × 1,463.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.61x = 4,476,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,917.79/2,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.84

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