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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.78, 3,404.10 and 1,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.78, 3,404.10 and 1,347.72 is: 1,859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.78 : 3,404.10 = 1,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.78/3,404.10 = 1,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.78x = 3,404.10 × 1,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.78x = 4,587,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,791.47/2,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.83

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