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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.13, 3,403.27 and 1,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.13, 3,403.27 and 1,418.20 is: 1,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.13 : 3,403.27 = 1,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.13/3,403.27 = 1,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.13x = 3,403.27 × 1,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.13x = 4,826,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,500.50/2,466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.12

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