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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.42, 3,495.75 and 1,466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.42, 3,495.75 and 1,466.98 is: 2,198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.42 : 3,495.75 = 1,466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.42/3,495.75 = 1,466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.42x = 3,495.75 × 1,466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.42x = 5,128,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,128,195.34/2,332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.66

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