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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.51, 2,191.82 and 1,349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.51, 2,191.82 and 1,349.75 is: 2,017.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.51 : 2,191.82 = 1,349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.51/2,191.82 = 1,349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.51x = 2,191.82 × 1,349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.51x = 2,958,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,391.34/1,466.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.31

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