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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.92, 3,500.58 and 1,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.92, 3,500.58 and 1,466.76 is: 2,200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.92 : 3,500.58 = 1,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.92/3,500.58 = 1,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.92x = 3,500.58 × 1,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.92x = 5,134,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,510.72/2,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.89

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