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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.52, 6,474.68 and 2,462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.52, 6,474.68 and 2,462.97 is: 3,694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.52 : 6,474.68 = 2,462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.52/6,474.68 = 2,462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.52x = 6,474.68 × 2,462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.52x = 15,946,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,946,930.28/4,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.40

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