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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.26, 2,989.10 and 1,464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.26, 2,989.10 and 1,464.42 is: 2,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.26 : 2,989.10 = 1,464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.26/2,989.10 = 1,464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.26x = 2,989.10 × 1,464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.26x = 4,377,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,297.82/2,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.54

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