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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.62, 6,010.78 and 2,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.62, 6,010.78 and 2,366.18 is: 3,265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.62 : 6,010.78 = 2,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.62/6,010.78 = 2,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.62x = 6,010.78 × 2,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.62x = 14,222,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222,587.42/4,355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.34

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