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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.20, 3,327.69 and 1,466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.20, 3,327.69 and 1,466.79 is: 2,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.20 : 3,327.69 = 1,466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.20/3,327.69 = 1,466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.20x = 3,327.69 × 1,466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.20x = 4,881,022.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,022.42/2,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.31

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