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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.95, 3,122.75 and 1,466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.95, 3,122.75 and 1,466.51 is: 2,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.95 : 3,122.75 = 1,466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.95/3,122.75 = 1,466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.95x = 3,122.75 × 1,466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.95x = 4,579,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,532.16/2,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.81

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