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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.47, 3,404.48 and 1,522.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.47, 3,404.48 and 1,522.55 is: 2,101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.47 : 3,404.48 = 1,522.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.47/3,404.48 = 1,522.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.47x = 3,404.48 × 1,522.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.47x = 5,183,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,466.39/2,466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.58

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