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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.48, 6,265.44 and 2,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.48, 6,265.44 and 2,440.32 is: 3,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.48 : 6,265.44 = 2,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.48/6,265.44 = 2,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.48x = 6,265.44 × 2,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.48x = 15,289,678.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289,678.54/4,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.17

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