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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.90, 3,701.16 and 1,372.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.90, 3,701.16 and 1,372.19 is: 2,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.90 : 3,701.16 = 1,372.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.90/3,701.16 = 1,372.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.90x = 3,701.16 × 1,372.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.90x = 5,078,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,676.23/2,466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.73

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