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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.09, 4,275.96 and 1,464.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.09, 4,275.96 and 1,464.41 is: 2,197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.09 : 4,275.96 = 1,464.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.09/4,275.96 = 1,464.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.09x = 4,275.96 × 1,464.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.09x = 6,261,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261,763.78/2,850.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.04

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