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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.39, 3,393.74 and 1,464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.39, 3,393.74 and 1,464.71 is: 2,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.39 : 3,393.74 = 1,464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.39/3,393.74 = 1,464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.39x = 3,393.74 × 1,464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.39x = 4,970,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,820.62/2,459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.16

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