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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.13, 3,396.35 and 2,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.13, 3,396.35 and 2,458.44 is: 3,385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.13 : 3,396.35 = 2,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.13/3,396.35 = 2,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.13x = 3,396.35 × 2,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.13x = 8,349,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349,723.14/2,466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.76

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