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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.08, 5,158.81 and 1,464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.08, 5,158.81 and 1,464.46 is: 2,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.08 : 5,158.81 = 1,464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.08/5,158.81 = 1,464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.08x = 5,158.81 × 1,464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.08x = 7,554,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,873.68/3,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.13

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