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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.32, 3,465.56 and 1,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.32, 3,465.56 and 1,463.32 is: 2,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.32 : 3,465.56 = 1,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.32/3,465.56 = 1,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.32x = 3,465.56 × 1,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.32x = 5,071,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,205.93/2,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.34

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