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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.97, 3,055.43 and 1,466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.97, 3,055.43 and 1,466.64 is: 2,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.97 : 3,055.43 = 1,466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.97/3,055.43 = 1,466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.97x = 3,055.43 × 1,466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.97x = 4,481,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,215.86/2,213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.06

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