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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.46, 3,163.29 and 1,463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.46, 3,163.29 and 1,463.94 is: 2,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.46 : 3,163.29 = 1,463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.46/3,163.29 = 1,463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.46x = 3,163.29 × 1,463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.46x = 4,630,866.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,866.76/2,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.92

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