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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.40, 3,465.66 and 1,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.40, 3,465.66 and 1,463.40 is: 2,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.40 : 3,465.66 = 1,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.40/3,465.66 = 1,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.40x = 3,465.66 × 1,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.40x = 5,071,646.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,646.84/2,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.45

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