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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.59, 4,971.62 and 1,465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.59, 4,971.62 and 1,465.77 is: 2,198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.59 : 4,971.62 = 1,465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.59/4,971.62 = 1,465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.59x = 4,971.62 × 1,465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.59x = 7,287,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287,226.59/3,314.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.53

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