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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.52, 3,467.58 and 1,464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.52, 3,467.58 and 1,464.38 is: 2,021.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.52 : 3,467.58 = 1,464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.52/3,467.58 = 1,464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.52x = 3,467.58 × 1,464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.52x = 5,077,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,077,854.80/2,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.02

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