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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.44, 4,972.56 and 1,465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.44, 4,972.56 and 1,465.96 is: 2,199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.44 : 4,972.56 = 1,465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.44/4,972.56 = 1,465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.44x = 4,972.56 × 1,465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.44x = 7,289,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,574.06/3,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.34

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