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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466, 3,403.31 and 1,418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466, 3,403.31 and 1,418.27 is: 1,957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466 : 3,403.31 = 1,418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466/3,403.31 = 1,418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466x = 3,403.31 × 1,418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466x = 4,826,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,788.37/2,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.34

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