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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.32, 3,966.66 and 1,497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.32, 3,966.66 and 1,497.36 is: 2,246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.32 : 3,966.66 = 1,497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.32/3,966.66 = 1,497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.32x = 3,966.66 × 1,497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.32x = 5,939,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939,518.02/2,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.14

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