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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.63, 2,983.45 and 1,463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.63, 2,983.45 and 1,463.79 is: 2,018.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.63 : 2,983.45 = 1,463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.63/2,983.45 = 1,463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.63x = 2,983.45 × 1,463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.63x = 4,367,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,144.28/2,163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.43

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