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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.94, 5,119.96 and 1,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.94, 5,119.96 and 1,465.68 is: 2,198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.94 : 5,119.96 = 1,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.94/5,119.96 = 1,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.94x = 5,119.96 × 1,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.94x = 7,504,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504,222.97/3,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.11

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