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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.81, 2,194.97 and 1,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.81, 2,194.97 and 1,274.08 is: 1,906.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.81 : 2,194.97 = 1,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.81/2,194.97 = 1,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.81x = 2,194.97 × 1,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.81x = 2,796,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,552.78/1,466.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.56

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