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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.01, 3,326.31 and 1,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.01, 3,326.31 and 1,466.42 is: 2,023.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.01 : 3,326.31 = 1,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.01/3,326.31 = 1,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.01x = 3,326.31 × 1,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.01x = 4,877,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,750.88/2,411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.12

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