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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.24, 3,061.86 and 1,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.24, 3,061.86 and 1,464.52 is: 2,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.24 : 3,061.86 = 1,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.24/3,061.86 = 1,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.24x = 3,061.86 × 1,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.24x = 4,484,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,155.21/2,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.78

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