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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.91, 6,011.15 and 2,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.91, 6,011.15 and 2,366.48 is: 3,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.91 : 6,011.15 = 2,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.91/6,011.15 = 2,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.91x = 6,011.15 × 2,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.91x = 14,225,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,225,269.45/4,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.74

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