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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.12, 3,466.86 and 1,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.12, 3,466.86 and 1,464.12 is: 2,020.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.12 : 3,466.86 = 1,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.12/3,466.86 = 1,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.12x = 3,466.86 × 1,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.12x = 5,075,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,899.06/2,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.56

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