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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.60, 6,162.90 and 2,464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.60, 6,162.90 and 2,464.30 is: 3,696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.60 : 6,162.90 = 2,464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.60/6,162.90 = 2,464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.60x = 6,162.90 × 2,464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.60x = 15,187,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187,234.47/4,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.45

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