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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.97, 3,664.25 and 1,458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.97, 3,664.25 and 1,458.13 is: 2,181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.97 : 3,664.25 = 1,458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.97/3,664.25 = 1,458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.97x = 3,664.25 × 1,458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.97x = 5,342,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342,927.24/2,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.71

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