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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.92, 3,242.76 and 1,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.92, 3,242.76 and 1,466.48 is: 2,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.92 : 3,242.76 = 1,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.92/3,242.76 = 1,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.92x = 3,242.76 × 1,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.92x = 4,755,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,442.68/2,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.66

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