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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.41, 6,461.58 and 2,463.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.41, 6,461.58 and 2,463.98 is: 3,689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.41 : 6,461.58 = 2,463.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.41/6,461.58 = 2,463.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.41x = 6,461.58 × 2,463.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.41x = 15,921,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,210.80/4,315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.38

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