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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.04, 3,258.34 and 1,465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.04, 3,258.34 and 1,465.22 is: 2,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.04 : 3,258.34 = 1,465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.04/3,258.34 = 1,465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.04x = 3,258.34 × 1,465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.04x = 4,774,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,161.32/2,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.21

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