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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.94, 3,404.31 and 1,347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.94, 3,404.31 and 1,347.82 is: 1,859.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.94 : 3,404.31 = 1,347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.94/3,404.31 = 1,347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.94x = 3,404.31 × 1,347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.94x = 4,588,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,397.10/2,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.95

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