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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.38, 3,403.60 and 1,418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.38, 3,403.60 and 1,418.64 is: 1,957.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.38 : 3,403.60 = 1,418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.38/3,403.60 = 1,418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.38x = 3,403.60 × 1,418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.38x = 4,828,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,483.10/2,466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.72

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