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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.68, 6,612.45 and 2,457.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.68, 6,612.45 and 2,457.82 is: 3,688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.68 : 6,612.45 = 2,457.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.68/6,612.45 = 2,457.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.68x = 6,612.45 × 2,457.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.68x = 16,252,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252,211.86/4,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.09

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