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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.40, 3,020.70 and 1,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.40, 3,020.70 and 1,464.20 is: 2,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.40 : 3,020.70 = 1,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.40/3,020.70 = 1,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.40x = 3,020.70 × 1,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.40x = 4,422,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,908.94/2,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.92

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