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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.75, 3,649.96 and 1,466.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.75, 3,649.96 and 1,466.03 is: 2,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.75 : 3,649.96 = 1,466.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.75/3,649.96 = 1,466.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.75x = 3,649.96 × 1,466.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.75x = 5,350,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,961.82/2,644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.24

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