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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.78, 3,048.81 and 1,464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.78, 3,048.81 and 1,464.15 is: 2,020.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.78 : 3,048.81 = 1,464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.78/3,048.81 = 1,464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.78x = 3,048.81 × 1,464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.78x = 4,463,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,924.88/2,209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.08

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