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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.93, 5,601.14 and 2,466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.93, 5,601.14 and 2,466.01 is: 3,402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.93 : 5,601.14 = 2,466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.93/5,601.14 = 2,466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.93x = 5,601.14 × 2,466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.93x = 13,812,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,812,446.60/4,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.14

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