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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,339.61, 6,511.71 and 2,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,339.61, 6,511.71 and 2,366.66 is: 3,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,339.61 : 6,511.71 = 2,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,339.61/6,511.71 = 2,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,339.61x = 6,511.71 × 2,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,339.61x = 15,411,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,411,003.59/4,339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.24

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