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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,328.76, 5,973.68 and 2,466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,328.76, 5,973.68 and 2,466.12 is: 3,403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,328.76 : 5,973.68 = 2,466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,328.76/5,973.68 = 2,466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,328.76x = 5,973.68 × 2,466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,328.76x = 14,731,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,731,811.72/4,328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.24

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