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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.14, 3,118.84 and 1,464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.14, 3,118.84 and 1,464.05 is: 2,018.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.14 : 3,118.84 = 1,464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.14/3,118.84 = 1,464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.14x = 3,118.84 × 1,464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.14x = 4,566,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,139.24/2,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.50

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