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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.24, 2,985.96 and 1,465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.24, 2,985.96 and 1,465.36 is: 2,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.24 : 2,985.96 = 1,465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.24/2,985.96 = 1,465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.24x = 2,985.96 × 1,465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.24x = 4,375,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,506.35/2,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.73

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