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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.42, 5,601.84 and 2,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.42, 5,601.84 and 2,466.24 is: 3,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.42 : 5,601.84 = 2,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.42/5,601.84 = 2,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.42x = 5,601.84 × 2,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.42x = 13,815,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,815,481.88/4,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.31

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