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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.98, 3,241.34 and 1,466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.98, 3,241.34 and 1,466.08 is: 2,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.98 : 3,241.34 = 1,466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.98/3,241.34 = 1,466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.98x = 3,241.34 × 1,466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.98x = 4,752,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,063.75/2,349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.17

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