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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.72, 3,404.16 and 1,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.72, 3,404.16 and 1,535.04 is: 2,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.72 : 3,404.16 = 1,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.72/3,404.16 = 1,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.72x = 3,404.16 × 1,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.72x = 5,225,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,521.77/2,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.41

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