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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.08, 3,122.89 and 1,466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.08, 3,122.89 and 1,466.99 is: 2,022.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.08 : 3,122.89 = 1,466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.08/3,122.89 = 1,466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.08x = 3,122.89 × 1,466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.08x = 4,581,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,248.40/2,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.55

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