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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.60, 3,702.60 and 1,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.60, 3,702.60 and 1,543.20 is: 2,316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.60 : 3,702.60 = 1,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.60/3,702.60 = 1,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.60x = 3,702.60 × 1,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.60x = 5,713,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,713,852.32/2,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.49

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