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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.56, 3,403.72 and 1,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.56, 3,403.72 and 1,404.30 is: 1,937.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.56 : 3,403.72 = 1,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.56/3,403.72 = 1,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.56x = 3,403.72 × 1,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.56x = 4,779,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,844.00/2,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.86

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