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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.88, 3,392.96 and 1,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.88, 3,392.96 and 1,464.20 is: 2,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.88 : 3,392.96 = 1,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.88/3,392.96 = 1,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.88x = 3,392.96 × 1,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.88x = 4,967,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,972.03/2,458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.42

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