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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.91, 3,701.38 and 1,481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.91, 3,701.38 and 1,481.62 is: 2,223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.91 : 3,701.38 = 1,481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.91/3,701.38 = 1,481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.91x = 3,701.38 × 1,481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.91x = 5,484,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484,038.64/2,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.04

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