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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.24, 2,987.72 and 1,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.24, 2,987.72 and 1,463.40 is: 2,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.24 : 2,987.72 = 1,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.24/2,987.72 = 1,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.24x = 2,987.72 × 1,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.24x = 4,372,229.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,229.45/2,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.15

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