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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.28, 3,403.49 and 1,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.28, 3,403.49 and 1,347.24 is: 1,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.28 : 3,403.49 = 1,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.28/3,403.49 = 1,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.28x = 3,403.49 × 1,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.28x = 4,585,317.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,317.87/2,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.20

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