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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.16, 3,464.54 and 1,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.16, 3,464.54 and 1,463.56 is: 2,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.16 : 3,464.54 = 1,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.16/3,464.54 = 1,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.16x = 3,464.54 × 1,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.16x = 5,070,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,562.16/2,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.21

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