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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.93, 3,404.40 and 1,472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.93, 3,404.40 and 1,472.79 is: 2,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.93 : 3,404.40 = 1,472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.93/3,404.40 = 1,472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.93x = 3,404.40 × 1,472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.93x = 5,013,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,966.28/2,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.47

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