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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.55, 5,844.52 and 2,466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.55, 5,844.52 and 2,466.71 is: 3,403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.55 : 5,844.52 = 2,466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.55/5,844.52 = 2,466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.55x = 5,844.52 × 2,466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.55x = 14,416,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416,735.93/4,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.75

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