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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.24, 3,403.36 and 1,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.24, 3,403.36 and 1,362.24 is: 1,879.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.24 : 3,403.36 = 1,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.24/3,403.36 = 1,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.24x = 3,403.36 × 1,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.24x = 4,636,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,193.13/2,466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.86

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