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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.55, 2,999.95 and 1,466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.55, 2,999.95 and 1,466.85 is: 2,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.55 : 2,999.95 = 1,466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.55/2,999.95 = 1,466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.55x = 2,999.95 × 1,466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.55x = 4,400,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,472.99/2,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.62

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