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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.69, 3,467.91 and 1,464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.69, 3,467.91 and 1,464.55 is: 2,021.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.69 : 3,467.91 = 1,464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.69/3,467.91 = 1,464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.69x = 3,467.91 × 1,464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.69x = 5,078,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,924.41/2,512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.31

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