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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.16, 3,328.23 and 1,468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.16, 3,328.23 and 1,468.44 is: 2,026.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.16 : 3,328.23 = 1,468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.16/3,328.23 = 1,468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.16x = 3,328.23 × 1,468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.16x = 4,887,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,306.06/2,412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.11

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