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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.20, 3,494.94 and 1,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.20, 3,494.94 and 1,463 is: 2,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.20 : 3,494.94 = 1,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.20/3,494.94 = 1,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.20x = 3,494.94 × 1,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.20x = 5,113,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,097.22/2,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.16

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