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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.18, 4,383.81 and 1,465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.18, 4,383.81 and 1,465.38 is: 2,196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.18 : 4,383.81 = 1,465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.18/4,383.81 = 1,465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.18x = 4,383.81 × 1,465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.18x = 6,423,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,423,947.50/2,925.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.09

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