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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.14, 3,391.97 and 1,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.14, 3,391.97 and 1,463.28 is: 2,019.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.14 : 3,391.97 = 1,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.14/3,391.97 = 1,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.14x = 3,391.97 × 1,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.14x = 4,963,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963,394.55/2,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.17

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