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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.93, 3,240.19 and 1,465.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.93, 3,240.19 and 1,465.25 is: 2,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.93 : 3,240.19 = 1,465.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.93/3,240.19 = 1,465.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.93x = 3,240.19 × 1,465.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.93x = 4,747,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,668.53/2,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.21

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