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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.90, 3,404.61 and 1,419.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.90, 3,404.61 and 1,419.06 is: 1,958.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.90 : 3,404.61 = 1,419.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.90/3,404.61 = 1,419.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.90x = 3,404.61 × 1,419.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.90x = 4,831,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,345.87/2,466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.47

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