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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.98, 3,701.33 and 1,541.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.98, 3,701.33 and 1,541.45 is: 2,312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.98 : 3,701.33 = 1,541.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.98/3,701.33 = 1,541.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.98x = 3,701.33 × 1,541.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.98x = 5,705,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,705,388.91/2,466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.71

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