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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.06, 6,009.78 and 2,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.06, 6,009.78 and 2,466.66 is: 3,403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.06 : 6,009.78 = 2,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.06/6,009.78 = 2,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.06x = 6,009.78 × 2,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.06x = 14,824,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824,053.89/4,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.87

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