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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.63, 5,720.92 and 2,466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.63, 5,720.92 and 2,466.99 is: 3,404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.63 : 5,720.92 = 2,466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.63/5,720.92 = 2,466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.63x = 5,720.92 × 2,466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.63x = 14,113,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,113,446.26/4,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.42

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