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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.98, 6,475.95 and 2,466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.98, 6,475.95 and 2,466.18 is: 3,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.98 : 6,475.95 = 2,466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.98/6,475.95 = 2,466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.98x = 6,475.95 × 2,466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.98x = 15,970,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,858.37/4,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.98

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