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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.18, 5,316.12 and 1,463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.18, 5,316.12 and 1,463.62 is: 2,195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.18 : 5,316.12 = 1,463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.18/5,316.12 = 1,463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.18x = 5,316.12 × 1,463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.18x = 7,780,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,779.55/3,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.37

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