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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.53, 5,115.86 and 1,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.53, 5,115.86 and 1,462.75 is: 2,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.53 : 5,115.86 = 1,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.53/5,115.86 = 1,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.53x = 5,115.86 × 1,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.53x = 7,483,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,483,209.60/3,410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.15

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