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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.16, 3,052.90 and 1,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.16, 3,052.90 and 1,464.80 is: 2,021.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.16 : 3,052.90 = 1,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.16/3,052.90 = 1,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.16x = 3,052.90 × 1,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.16x = 4,471,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,887.92/2,212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.50

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