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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.78, 5,116.16 and 1,464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.78, 5,116.16 and 1,464.35 is: 2,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.78 : 5,116.16 = 1,464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.78/5,116.16 = 1,464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.78x = 5,116.16 × 1,464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.78x = 7,491,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,491,826.98/3,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.52

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