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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.78, 3,701.25 and 1,296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.78, 3,701.25 and 1,296.51 is: 1,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.78 : 3,701.25 = 1,296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.78/3,701.25 = 1,296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.78x = 3,701.25 × 1,296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.78x = 4,798,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,707.64/2,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.33

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