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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,144.38, 5,720.45 and 2,466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,144.38, 5,720.45 and 2,466.97 is: 3,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,144.38 : 5,720.45 = 2,466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,144.38/5,720.45 = 2,466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,144.38x = 5,720.45 × 2,466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,144.38x = 14,112,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,178.54/4,144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.14

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