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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.48, 3,258.96 and 1,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.48, 3,258.96 and 1,465.44 is: 2,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.48 : 3,258.96 = 1,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.48/3,258.96 = 1,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.48x = 3,258.96 × 1,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.48x = 4,775,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,810.34/2,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.38

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