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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.44, 3,693.76 and 1,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.44, 3,693.76 and 1,423.28 is: 2,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.44 : 3,693.76 = 1,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.44/3,693.76 = 1,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.44x = 3,693.76 × 1,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.44x = 5,257,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,257,232.71/2,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.51

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