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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.09, 3,701.16 and 1,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.09, 3,701.16 and 1,297.40 is: 1,947.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.09 : 3,701.16 = 1,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.09/3,701.16 = 1,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.09x = 3,701.16 × 1,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.09x = 4,801,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,866.48/2,466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.16

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