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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.31, 3,323.86 and 1,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.31, 3,323.86 and 1,465.12 is: 2,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.31 : 3,323.86 = 1,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.31/3,323.86 = 1,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.31x = 3,323.86 × 1,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.31x = 4,869,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,853.76/2,409.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.26

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