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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.83, 3,495.68 and 1,463.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.83, 3,495.68 and 1,463.75 is: 2,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.83 : 3,495.68 = 1,463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.83/3,495.68 = 1,463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.83x = 3,495.68 × 1,463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.83x = 5,116,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,116,801.60/2,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.16

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