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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.72, 4,971.86 and 1,463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.72, 4,971.86 and 1,463.53 is: 2,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.72 : 4,971.86 = 1,463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.72/4,971.86 = 1,463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.72x = 4,971.86 × 1,463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.72x = 7,276,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276,466.27/3,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.86

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