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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.25, 3,701.34 and 1,296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.25, 3,701.34 and 1,296.94 is: 1,946.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.25 : 3,701.34 = 1,296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.25/3,701.34 = 1,296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.25x = 3,701.34 × 1,296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.25x = 4,800,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800,415.90/2,466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.44

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