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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.93, 6,458.67 and 2,462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.93, 6,458.67 and 2,462.07 is: 3,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.93 : 6,458.67 = 2,462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.93/6,458.67 = 2,462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.93x = 6,458.67 × 2,462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.93x = 15,901,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901,697.65/4,311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.84

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