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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.61, 3,125.61 and 1,468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.61, 3,125.61 and 1,468.92 is: 2,027.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.61 : 3,125.61 = 1,468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.61/3,125.61 = 1,468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.61x = 3,125.61 × 1,468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.61x = 4,591,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,271.04/2,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.40

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