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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.48, 6,259.44 and 2,436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.48, 6,259.44 and 2,436.32 is: 3,660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.48 : 6,259.44 = 2,436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.48/6,259.44 = 2,436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.48x = 6,259.44 × 2,436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.48x = 15,249,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,998.86/4,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.16

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