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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.11, 3,403.22 and 1,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.11, 3,403.22 and 1,837.17 is: 2,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.11 : 3,403.22 = 1,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.11/3,403.22 = 1,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.11x = 3,403.22 × 1,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.11x = 6,252,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,284.50/2,466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.29

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