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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.44, 2,982.31 and 1,462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.44, 2,982.31 and 1,462.22 is: 2,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.44 : 2,982.31 = 1,462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.44/2,982.31 = 1,462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.44x = 2,982.31 × 1,462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.44x = 4,360,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,793.33/2,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.47

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