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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.51, 4,041.95 and 1,464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.51, 4,041.95 and 1,464.86 is: 2,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.51 : 4,041.95 = 1,464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.51/4,041.95 = 1,464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.51x = 4,041.95 × 1,464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.51x = 5,920,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,920,863.34/2,700.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.50

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