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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.91, 6,006.65 and 2,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.91, 6,006.65 and 2,464.40 is: 3,400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.91 : 6,006.65 = 2,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.91/6,006.65 = 2,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.91x = 6,006.65 × 2,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.91x = 14,802,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,802,745.90/4,352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.66

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