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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511, 3,465.18 and 1,463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511, 3,465.18 and 1,463.22 is: 2,019.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511 : 3,465.18 = 1,463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511/3,465.18 = 1,463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511x = 3,465.18 × 1,463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511x = 5,070,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,320.68/2,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.24

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