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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.90, 3,122.77 and 1,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.90, 3,122.77 and 1,466.52 is: 2,023.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.90 : 3,122.77 = 1,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.90/3,122.77 = 1,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.90x = 3,122.77 × 1,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.90x = 4,579,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,604.66/2,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.78

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