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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.01, 6,323.40 and 2,460.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.01, 6,323.40 and 2,460.65 is: 3,687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.01 : 6,323.40 = 2,460.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.01/6,323.40 = 2,460.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.01x = 6,323.40 × 2,460.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.01x = 15,559,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559,642.59/4,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.11

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