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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.89, 3,322.38 and 1,464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.89, 3,322.38 and 1,464.18 is: 2,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.89 : 3,322.38 = 1,464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.89/3,322.38 = 1,464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.89x = 3,322.38 × 1,464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.89x = 4,864,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,555.38/2,407.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.25

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