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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.23, 3,392.54 and 1,464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.23, 3,392.54 and 1,464.19 is: 2,019.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.23 : 3,392.54 = 1,464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.23/3,392.54 = 1,464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.23x = 3,392.54 × 1,464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.23x = 4,967,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,315.82/2,459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.87

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