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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.93, 2,999.09 and 1,466.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.93, 2,999.09 and 1,466.23 is: 2,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.93 : 2,999.09 = 1,466.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.93/2,999.09 = 1,466.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.93x = 2,999.09 × 1,466.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.93x = 4,397,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,333.40/2,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.76

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