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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.72, 3,649.92 and 1,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.72, 3,649.92 and 1,466.04 is: 2,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.72 : 3,649.92 = 1,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.72/3,649.92 = 1,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.72x = 3,649.92 × 1,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.72x = 5,350,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,928.72/2,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.25

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