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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.51, 4,389.27 and 1,463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.51, 4,389.27 and 1,463.86 is: 2,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.51 : 4,389.27 = 1,463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.51/4,389.27 = 1,463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.51x = 4,389.27 × 1,463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.51x = 6,425,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,276.78/2,925.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.29

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