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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.54, 3,403.26 and 1,418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.54, 3,403.26 and 1,418.58 is: 1,957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.54 : 3,403.26 = 1,418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.54/3,403.26 = 1,418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.54x = 3,403.26 × 1,418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.54x = 4,827,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,796.57/2,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.32

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