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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.27, 5,314.81 and 1,463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.27, 5,314.81 and 1,463.97 is: 2,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.27 : 5,314.81 = 1,463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.27/5,314.81 = 1,463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.27x = 5,314.81 × 1,463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.27x = 7,780,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,722.40/3,545.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.68

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