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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.43, 3,244.41 and 1,466.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.43, 3,244.41 and 1,466.91 is: 2,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.43 : 3,244.41 = 1,466.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.43/3,244.41 = 1,466.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.43x = 3,244.41 × 1,466.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.43x = 4,759,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,257.47/2,351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.98

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