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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.68, 6,295.11 and 2,465.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.68, 6,295.11 and 2,465.81 is: 3,402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.68 : 6,295.11 = 2,465.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.68/6,295.11 = 2,465.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.68x = 6,295.11 × 2,465.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.68x = 15,522,513.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522,513.71/4,561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.81

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