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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.23, 3,405.33 and 1,522.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.23, 3,405.33 and 1,522.49 is: 2,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.23 : 3,405.33 = 1,522.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.23/3,405.33 = 1,522.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.23x = 3,405.33 × 1,522.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.23x = 5,184,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,563.85/2,466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.23

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