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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.78, 6,617.25 and 2,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.78, 6,617.25 and 2,464.26 is: 3,696.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.78 : 6,617.25 = 2,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.78/6,617.25 = 2,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.78x = 6,617.25 × 2,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.78x = 16,306,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,306,624.49/4,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.99

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