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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.34, 2,199.92 and 1,305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.34, 2,199.92 and 1,305.15 is: 1,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.34 : 2,199.92 = 1,305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.34/2,199.92 = 1,305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.34x = 2,199.92 × 1,305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.34x = 2,871,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,219.06/1,466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.09

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