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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.86, 6,009.80 and 2,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.86, 6,009.80 and 2,466.40 is: 3,403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.86 : 6,009.80 = 2,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.86/6,009.80 = 2,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.86x = 6,009.80 × 2,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.86x = 14,822,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,822,554.63/4,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.68

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