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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.75, 3,392.35 and 1,463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.75, 3,392.35 and 1,463.53 is: 2,019.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.75 : 3,392.35 = 1,463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.75/3,392.35 = 1,463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.75x = 3,392.35 × 1,463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.75x = 4,964,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,806.00/2,458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.24

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