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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.83, 6,296.70 and 2,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.83, 6,296.70 and 2,466.96 is: 3,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.83 : 6,296.70 = 2,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.83/6,296.70 = 2,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.83x = 6,296.70 × 2,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.83x = 15,533,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533,707.03/4,562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.40

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