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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.86, 3,398.48 and 1,719.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.86, 3,398.48 and 1,719.47 is: 2,368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.86 : 3,398.48 = 1,719.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.86/3,398.48 = 1,719.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.86x = 3,398.48 × 1,719.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.86x = 5,843,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,558.82/2,466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.83

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