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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.88, 3,401.58 and 1,838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.88, 3,401.58 and 1,838.56 is: 2,535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.88 : 3,401.58 = 1,838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.88/3,401.58 = 1,838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.88x = 3,401.58 × 1,838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.88x = 6,254,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254,008.92/2,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.19

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