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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860, 2,568 and 1,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860, 2,568 and 1,466.40 is: 2,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860 : 2,568 = 1,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860/2,568 = 1,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860x = 2,568 × 1,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860x = 3,765,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,715.20/1,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.58

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