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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466, 3,409.16 and 2,362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466, 3,409.16 and 2,362.73 is: 3,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466 : 3,409.16 = 2,362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466/3,409.16 = 2,362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466x = 3,409.16 × 2,362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466x = 8,054,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,895.75/2,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.38

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