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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.59, 2,984.85 and 1,464.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.59, 2,984.85 and 1,464.75 is: 2,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.59 : 2,984.85 = 1,464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.59/2,984.85 = 1,464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.59x = 2,984.85 × 1,464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.59x = 4,372,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,059.04/2,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.81

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