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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.69, 3,404.04 and 1,418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.69, 3,404.04 and 1,418.75 is: 1,957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.69 : 3,404.04 = 1,418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.69/3,404.04 = 1,418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.69x = 3,404.04 × 1,418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.69x = 4,829,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,474.66/2,466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.88

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