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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.09, 3,266.22 and 1,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.09, 3,266.22 and 1,482.40 is: 2,046.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.09 : 3,266.22 = 1,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.09/3,266.22 = 1,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.09x = 3,266.22 × 1,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.09x = 4,841,854.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,854.17/2,366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.36

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