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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.09, 2,430.68 and 1,466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.09, 2,430.68 and 1,466.07 is: 2,023.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.09 : 2,430.68 = 1,466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.09/2,430.68 = 1,466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.09x = 2,430.68 × 1,466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.09x = 3,563,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,539.70/1,761.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.49

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