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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.36, 3,465.68 and 1,463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.36, 3,465.68 and 1,463.42 is: 2,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.36 : 3,465.68 = 1,463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.36/3,465.68 = 1,463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.36x = 3,465.68 × 1,463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.36x = 5,071,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,746.77/2,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.52

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