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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.51, 4,536.72 and 1,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.51, 4,536.72 and 1,464.65 is: 2,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.51 : 4,536.72 = 1,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.51/4,536.72 = 1,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.51x = 4,536.72 × 1,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.51x = 6,644,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,644,706.95/3,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.95

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