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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.96, 5,843.46 and 2,466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.96, 5,843.46 and 2,466.54 is: 3,404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.96 : 5,843.46 = 2,466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.96/5,843.46 = 2,466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.96x = 5,843.46 × 2,466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.96x = 14,413,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413,127.83/4,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.17

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