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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.30, 3,049.33 and 1,464.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.30, 3,049.33 and 1,464.99 is: 2,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.30 : 3,049.33 = 1,464.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.30/3,049.33 = 1,464.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.30x = 3,049.33 × 1,464.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.30x = 4,467,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,237.96/2,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.19

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