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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.27, 3,955.17 and 1,466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.27, 3,955.17 and 1,466.44 is: 2,200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.27 : 3,955.17 = 1,466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.27/3,955.17 = 1,466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.27x = 3,955.17 × 1,466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.27x = 5,799,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,999.72/2,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.92

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