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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.02, 5,314.44 and 1,463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.02, 5,314.44 and 1,463.72 is: 2,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.02 : 5,314.44 = 1,463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.02/5,314.44 = 1,463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.02x = 5,314.44 × 1,463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.02x = 7,778,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,778,852.12/3,545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.31

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