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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.63, 5,119.88 and 1,464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.63, 5,119.88 and 1,464.39 is: 2,197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.63 : 5,119.88 = 1,464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.63/5,119.88 = 1,464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.63x = 5,119.88 × 1,464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.63x = 7,497,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,497,493.75/3,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.63

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