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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.48, 3,403.76 and 1,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.48, 3,403.76 and 1,347.44 is: 1,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.48 : 3,403.76 = 1,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.48/3,403.76 = 1,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.48x = 3,403.76 × 1,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.48x = 4,586,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,362.37/2,466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.48

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