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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.28, 6,295.96 and 2,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.28, 6,295.96 and 2,466.42 is: 3,403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.28 : 6,295.96 = 2,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.28/6,295.96 = 2,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.28x = 6,295.96 × 2,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.28x = 15,528,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528,497.24/4,562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.67

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