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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.55, 4,968.72 and 1,463.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.55, 4,968.72 and 1,463.89 is: 2,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.55 : 4,968.72 = 1,463.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.55/4,968.72 = 1,463.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.55x = 4,968.72 × 1,463.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.55x = 7,273,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,659.52/3,315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.80

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