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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.39, 3,324.96 and 1,465.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.39, 3,324.96 and 1,465.11 is: 2,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.39 : 3,324.96 = 1,465.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.39/3,324.96 = 1,465.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.39x = 3,324.96 × 1,465.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.39x = 4,871,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,432.15/2,409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.85

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