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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.36, 3,323.92 and 1,464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.36, 3,323.92 and 1,464.45 is: 2,021.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.36 : 3,323.92 = 1,464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.36/3,323.92 = 1,464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.36x = 3,323.92 × 1,464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.36x = 4,867,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,690.70/2,408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.17

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