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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.39, 3,403.31 and 1,404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.39, 3,403.31 and 1,404.29 is: 1,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.39 : 3,403.31 = 1,404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.39/3,403.31 = 1,404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.39x = 3,403.31 × 1,404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.39x = 4,779,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,230.69/2,466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.75

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