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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.19, 5,720.98 and 2,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.19, 5,720.98 and 2,466.76 is: 3,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.19 : 5,720.98 = 2,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.19/5,720.98 = 2,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.19x = 5,720.98 × 2,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.19x = 14,112,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,284.62/4,145.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.50

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