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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.46, 5,479.08 and 1,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.46, 5,479.08 and 1,460.14 is: 2,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.46 : 5,479.08 = 1,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.46/5,479.08 = 1,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.46x = 5,479.08 × 1,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.46x = 8,000,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,223.87/3,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.97

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