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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.45, 5,606.55 and 2,468.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.45, 5,606.55 and 2,468.73 is: 3,407.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.45 : 5,606.55 = 2,468.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.45/5,606.55 = 2,468.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.45x = 5,606.55 × 2,468.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.45x = 13,841,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841,058.18/4,062.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.07

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