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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.65, 3,398.64 and 1,966.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.65, 3,398.64 and 1,966.36 is: 2,717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.65 : 3,398.64 = 1,966.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.65/3,398.64 = 1,966.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.65x = 3,398.64 × 1,966.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.65x = 6,682,949.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,949.75/2,459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.03

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