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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.40, 3,104.52 and 1,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.40, 3,104.52 and 1,464.28 is: 2,020.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.40 : 3,104.52 = 1,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.40/3,104.52 = 1,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.40x = 3,104.52 × 1,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.40x = 4,545,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,886.55/2,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.03

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