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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.96, 4,143.60 and 1,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.96, 4,143.60 and 1,463.14 is: 2,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.96 : 4,143.60 = 1,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.96/4,143.60 = 1,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.96x = 4,143.60 × 1,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.96x = 6,062,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,666.90/2,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.06

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