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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.97, 6,008.40 and 2,466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.97, 6,008.40 and 2,466.36 is: 3,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.97 : 6,008.40 = 2,466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.97/6,008.40 = 2,466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.97x = 6,008.40 × 2,466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.97x = 14,818,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818,877.42/4,354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.75

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