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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.44, 3,701.82 and 2,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.44, 3,701.82 and 2,081.96 is: 3,124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.44 : 3,701.82 = 2,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.44/3,701.82 = 2,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.44x = 3,701.82 × 2,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.44x = 7,707,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707,041.17/2,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.76

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