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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.52, 3,697.30 and 1,371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.52, 3,697.30 and 1,371.40 is: 2,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.52 : 3,697.30 = 1,371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.52/3,697.30 = 1,371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.52x = 3,697.30 × 1,371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.52x = 5,070,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,477.22/2,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.72

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