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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.86, 3,240.63 and 1,464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.86, 3,240.63 and 1,464.69 is: 2,021.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.86 : 3,240.63 = 1,464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.86/3,240.63 = 1,464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.86x = 3,240.63 × 1,464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.86x = 4,746,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,518.35/2,347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.64

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