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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.76, 6,296.61 and 2,466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.76, 6,296.61 and 2,466.90 is: 3,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.76 : 6,296.61 = 2,466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.76/6,296.61 = 2,466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.76x = 6,296.61 × 2,466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.76x = 15,533,107.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533,107.21/4,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.32

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