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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.13, 5,117.63 and 1,462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.13, 5,117.63 and 1,462.89 is: 2,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.13 : 5,117.63 = 1,462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.13/5,117.63 = 1,462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.13x = 5,117.63 × 1,462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.13x = 7,486,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,522.44/3,410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.38

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