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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.40, 3,403.44 and 1,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.40, 3,403.44 and 1,418.26 is: 1,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.40 : 3,403.44 = 1,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.40/3,403.44 = 1,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.40x = 3,403.44 × 1,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.40x = 4,826,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,962.81/2,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.09

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