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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.16, 6,008.89 and 2,465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.16, 6,008.89 and 2,465.72 is: 3,402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.16 : 6,008.89 = 2,465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.16/6,008.89 = 2,465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.16x = 6,008.89 × 2,465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.16x = 14,816,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,816,204.04/4,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.77

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