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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.50, 3,404.48 and 1,404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.50, 3,404.48 and 1,404.84 is: 1,939.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.50 : 3,404.48 = 1,404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.50/3,404.48 = 1,404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.50x = 3,404.48 × 1,404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.50x = 4,782,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,763.33/2,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.09

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