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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.41, 4,666.92 and 1,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.41, 4,666.92 and 1,466.96 is: 2,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.41 : 4,666.92 = 1,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.41/4,666.92 = 1,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.41x = 4,666.92 × 1,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.41x = 6,846,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,846,182.38/3,115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.52

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