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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.44, 5,860.78 and 2,478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.44, 5,860.78 and 2,478.04 is: 3,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.44 : 5,860.78 = 2,478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.44/5,860.78 = 2,478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.44x = 5,860.78 × 2,478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.44x = 14,523,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,205.58/4,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.09

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