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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.50, 5,314.74 and 1,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.50, 5,314.74 and 1,463.88 is: 2,194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.50 : 5,314.74 = 1,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.50/5,314.74 = 1,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.50x = 5,314.74 × 1,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.50x = 7,780,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,141.59/3,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.99

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