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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.60, 5,974.68 and 2,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.60, 5,974.68 and 2,466.60 is: 3,403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.60 : 5,974.68 = 2,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.60/5,974.68 = 2,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.60x = 5,974.68 × 2,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.60x = 14,737,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737,145.69/4,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.81

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