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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.06, 6,295.63 and 2,466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.06, 6,295.63 and 2,466.18 is: 3,403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.06 : 6,295.63 = 2,466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.06/6,295.63 = 2,466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.06x = 6,295.63 × 2,466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.06x = 15,526,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,526,150.63/4,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.32

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