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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.82, 4,969.96 and 1,463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.82, 4,969.96 and 1,463.92 is: 2,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.82 : 4,969.96 = 1,463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.82/4,969.96 = 1,463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.82x = 4,969.96 × 1,463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.82x = 7,275,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,635.71/3,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.55

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