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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.48, 3,658.64 and 1,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.48, 3,658.64 and 1,465.26 is: 2,198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.48 : 3,658.64 = 1,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.48/3,658.64 = 1,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.48x = 3,658.64 × 1,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.48x = 5,360,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,858.85/2,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.44

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