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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.65, 6,024.61 and 2,478.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.65, 6,024.61 and 2,478.09 is: 3,418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.65 : 6,024.61 = 2,478.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.65/6,024.61 = 2,478.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.65x = 6,024.61 × 2,478.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.65x = 14,929,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929,525.79/4,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.99

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