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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.64, 3,106.88 and 1,466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.64, 3,106.88 and 1,466.94 is: 2,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.64 : 3,106.88 = 1,466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.64/3,106.88 = 1,466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.64x = 3,106.88 × 1,466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.64x = 4,557,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,606.55/2,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.23

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