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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.22, 3,036.33 and 1,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.22, 3,036.33 and 1,465.52 is: 2,198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.22 : 3,036.33 = 1,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.22/3,036.33 = 1,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.22x = 3,036.33 × 1,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.22x = 4,449,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,787.16/2,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.27

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