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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.98, 6,465.45 and 2,459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.98, 6,465.45 and 2,459.18 is: 3,692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.98 : 6,465.45 = 2,459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.98/6,465.45 = 2,459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.98x = 6,465.45 × 2,459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.98x = 15,899,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,705.33/4,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.47

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