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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.24, 3,177.88 and 1,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.24, 3,177.88 and 1,466.14 is: 2,195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.24 : 3,177.88 = 1,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.24/3,177.88 = 1,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.24x = 3,177.88 × 1,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.24x = 4,659,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,216.98/2,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.42

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