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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.21, 3,305.81 and 1,465.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.21, 3,305.81 and 1,465.25 is: 2,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.21 : 3,305.81 = 1,465.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.21/3,305.81 = 1,465.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.21x = 3,305.81 × 1,465.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.21x = 4,843,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,825.24/2,396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.46

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