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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.85, 3,109.46 and 1,465.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.85, 3,109.46 and 1,465.53 is: 2,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.85 : 3,109.46 = 1,465.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.85/3,109.46 = 1,465.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.85x = 3,109.46 × 1,465.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.85x = 4,556,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,987.93/2,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.77

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