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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.62, 5,966.58 and 2,460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.62, 5,966.58 and 2,460.62 is: 3,395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.62 : 5,966.58 = 2,460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.62/5,966.58 = 2,460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.62x = 5,966.58 × 2,460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.62x = 14,681,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,486.08/4,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.65

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