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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.63, 3,394.21 and 1,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.63, 3,394.21 and 1,464.68 is: 2,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.63 : 3,394.21 = 1,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.63/3,394.21 = 1,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.63x = 3,394.21 × 1,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.63x = 4,971,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,431.50/2,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.21

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