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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.15, 3,024.74 and 1,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.15, 3,024.74 and 1,464.08 is: 2,191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.15 : 3,024.74 = 1,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.15/3,024.74 = 1,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.15x = 3,024.74 × 1,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.15x = 4,428,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,449.88/2,021.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.05

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