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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.39, 3,326.83 and 1,466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.39, 3,326.83 and 1,466.79 is: 2,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.39 : 3,326.83 = 1,466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.39/3,326.83 = 1,466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.39x = 3,326.83 × 1,466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.39x = 4,879,757.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,757.31/2,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.63

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