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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.87, 3,002.40 and 1,464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.87, 3,002.40 and 1,464.48 is: 2,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.87 : 3,002.40 = 1,464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.87/3,002.40 = 1,464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.87x = 3,002.40 × 1,464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.87x = 4,396,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,954.75/2,173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.64

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