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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.27, 5,966.42 and 2,460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.27, 5,966.42 and 2,460.27 is: 3,395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.27 : 5,966.42 = 2,460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.27/5,966.42 = 2,460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.27x = 5,966.42 × 2,460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.27x = 14,678,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678,991.83/4,323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.34

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