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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.97, 6,295.52 and 2,466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.97, 6,295.52 and 2,466.10 is: 3,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.97 : 6,295.52 = 2,466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.97/6,295.52 = 2,466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.97x = 6,295.52 × 2,466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.97x = 15,525,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,525,381.87/4,561.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.22

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