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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.32, 3,392.56 and 1,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.32, 3,392.56 and 1,464.24 is: 2,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.32 : 3,392.56 = 1,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.32/3,392.56 = 1,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.32x = 3,392.56 × 1,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.32x = 4,967,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,522.05/2,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.70

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