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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.81, 3,928.05 and 1,466.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.81, 3,928.05 and 1,466.37 is: 2,198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.81 : 3,928.05 = 1,466.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.81/3,928.05 = 1,466.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.81x = 3,928.05 × 1,466.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.81x = 5,759,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,974.68/2,619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.62

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