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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.60, 3,466.80 and 2,466.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.60, 3,466.80 and 2,466.37 is: 3,417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.60 : 3,466.80 = 2,466.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.60/3,466.80 = 2,466.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.60x = 3,466.80 × 2,466.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.60x = 8,550,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,411.52/2,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.98

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