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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.34, 3,396.38 and 1,466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.34, 3,396.38 and 1,466.44 is: 2,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.34 : 3,396.38 = 1,466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.34/3,396.38 = 1,466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.34x = 3,396.38 × 1,466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.34x = 4,980,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980,571.66/2,461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.52

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