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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.77, 3,465.47 and 1,463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.77, 3,465.47 and 1,463.45 is: 2,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.77 : 3,465.47 = 1,463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.77/3,465.47 = 1,463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.77x = 3,465.47 × 1,463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.77x = 5,071,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,528.40/2,511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.11

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