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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.41, 3,243.57 and 1,466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.41, 3,243.57 and 1,466.22 is: 2,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.41 : 3,243.57 = 1,466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.41/3,243.57 = 1,466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.41x = 3,243.57 × 1,466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.41x = 4,755,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,787.21/2,350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.39

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