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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,025.68, 6,042.66 and 2,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,025.68, 6,042.66 and 2,466.76 is: 3,702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,025.68 : 6,042.66 = 2,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,025.68/6,042.66 = 2,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,025.68x = 6,042.66 × 2,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,025.68x = 14,905,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905,791.98/4,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.68

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