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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.59, 5,117.40 and 1,463.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.59, 5,117.40 and 1,463.81 is: 2,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.59 : 5,117.40 = 1,463.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.59/5,117.40 = 1,463.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.59x = 5,117.40 × 1,463.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.59x = 7,490,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,875.71/3,411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.72

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