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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.28, 5,114.48 and 1,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.28, 5,114.48 and 1,460.32 is: 2,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.28 : 5,114.48 = 1,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.28/5,114.48 = 1,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.28x = 5,114.48 × 1,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.28x = 7,468,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,468,777.43/3,409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.72

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