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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.54, 3,312.81 and 1,468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.54, 3,312.81 and 1,468.50 is: 2,026.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.54 : 3,312.81 = 1,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.54/3,312.81 = 1,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.54x = 3,312.81 × 1,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.54x = 4,864,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,861.49/2,400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.57

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