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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.88, 3,053.92 and 1,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.88, 3,053.92 and 1,465.54 is: 2,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.88 : 3,053.92 = 1,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.88/3,053.92 = 1,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.88x = 3,053.92 × 1,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.88x = 4,475,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,641.92/2,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.54

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