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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.86, 6,293.97 and 2,464.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.86, 6,293.97 and 2,464.98 is: 3,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.86 : 6,293.97 = 2,464.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.86/6,293.97 = 2,464.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.86x = 6,293.97 × 2,464.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.86x = 15,514,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514,510.17/4,560.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.67

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