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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.94, 5,116.96 and 1,463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.94, 5,116.96 and 1,463.68 is: 2,195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.94 : 5,116.96 = 1,463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.94/5,116.96 = 1,463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.94x = 5,116.96 × 1,463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.94x = 7,489,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489,592.01/3,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.11

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