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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.68, 3,126.36 and 1,479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.68, 3,126.36 and 1,479.84 is: 2,041.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.68 : 3,126.36 = 1,479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.68/3,126.36 = 1,479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.68x = 3,126.36 × 1,479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.68x = 4,626,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,512.58/2,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.10

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