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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.26, 3,465.54 and 1,463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.26, 3,465.54 and 1,463.38 is: 2,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.26 : 3,465.54 = 1,463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.26/3,465.54 = 1,463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.26x = 3,465.54 × 1,463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.26x = 5,071,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,401.93/2,511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.47

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