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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.27, 3,393.79 and 1,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.27, 3,393.79 and 1,464.58 is: 2,021.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.27 : 3,393.79 = 1,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.27/3,393.79 = 1,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.27x = 3,393.79 × 1,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.27x = 4,970,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,476.96/2,459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.12

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