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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.18, 2,999.43 and 1,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.18, 2,999.43 and 1,466.48 is: 2,023.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.18 : 2,999.43 = 1,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.18/2,999.43 = 1,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.18x = 2,999.43 × 1,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.18x = 4,398,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,589.11/2,174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.11

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