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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.58, 3,403.77 and 1,347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.58, 3,403.77 and 1,347.51 is: 1,859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.58 : 3,403.77 = 1,347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.58/3,403.77 = 1,347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.58x = 3,403.77 × 1,347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.58x = 4,586,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,614.11/2,466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.50

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