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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.60, 5,308.84 and 1,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.60, 5,308.84 and 1,463.12 is: 2,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.60 : 5,308.84 = 1,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.60/5,308.84 = 1,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.60x = 5,308.84 × 1,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.60x = 7,767,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,767,469.98/3,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.21

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