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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.19, 3,049.94 and 1,464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.19, 3,049.94 and 1,464.15 is: 2,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.19 : 3,049.94 = 1,464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.19/3,049.94 = 1,464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.19x = 3,049.94 × 1,464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.19x = 4,465,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,569.65/2,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.36

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