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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.66, 3,404.82 and 1,629.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.66, 3,404.82 and 1,629.66 is: 2,249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.66 : 3,404.82 = 1,629.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.66/3,404.82 = 1,629.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.66x = 3,404.82 × 1,629.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.66x = 5,548,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,698.96/2,466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.48

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