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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.65, 3,329.99 and 1,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.65, 3,329.99 and 1,468.24 is: 2,026.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.65 : 3,329.99 = 1,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.65/3,329.99 = 1,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.65x = 3,329.99 × 1,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.65x = 4,889,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,208.85/2,412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.49

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