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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.16, 3,307.52 and 1,464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.16, 3,307.52 and 1,464.32 is: 2,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.16 : 3,307.52 = 1,464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.16/3,307.52 = 1,464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.16x = 3,307.52 × 1,464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.16x = 4,843,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,267.69/2,396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.26

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