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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.44, 3,181.98 and 1,466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.44, 3,181.98 and 1,466.92 is: 2,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.44 : 3,181.98 = 1,466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.44/3,181.98 = 1,466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.44x = 3,181.98 × 1,466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.44x = 4,667,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,710.10/2,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.77

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