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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.32, 6,458.08 and 2,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.32, 6,458.08 and 2,660.40 is: 3,989.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.32 : 6,458.08 = 2,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.32/6,458.08 = 2,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.32x = 6,458.08 × 2,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.32x = 17,181,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,076.03/4,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.74

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