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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.48, 3,701.40 and 1,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.48, 3,701.40 and 1,313.04 is: 1,970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.48 : 3,701.40 = 1,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.48/3,701.40 = 1,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.48x = 3,701.40 × 1,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.48x = 4,860,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,086.26/2,466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.45

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