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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.51, 7,297.10 and 2,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.51, 7,297.10 and 2,366.66 is: 3,549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.51 : 7,297.10 = 2,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.51/7,297.10 = 2,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.51x = 7,297.10 × 2,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.51x = 17,269,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,761.10/4,865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.42

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