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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.89, 5,160.03 and 1,465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.89, 5,160.03 and 1,465.27 is: 2,197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.89 : 5,160.03 = 1,465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.89/5,160.03 = 1,465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.89x = 5,160.03 × 1,465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.89x = 7,560,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,837.16/3,440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.35

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