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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.78, 6,566.27 and 2,406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.78, 6,566.27 and 2,406.27 is: 3,605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.78 : 6,566.27 = 2,406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.78/6,566.27 = 2,406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.78x = 6,566.27 × 2,406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.78x = 15,800,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800,206.48/4,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.06

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