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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.62, 5,316.44 and 1,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.62, 5,316.44 and 1,463.32 is: 2,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.62 : 5,316.44 = 1,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.62/5,316.44 = 1,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.62x = 5,316.44 × 1,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.62x = 7,779,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,622.40/3,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.15

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