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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.55, 6,466.55 and 2,462.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.55, 6,466.55 and 2,462.19 is: 3,688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.55 : 6,466.55 = 2,462.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.55/6,466.55 = 2,462.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.55x = 6,466.55 × 2,462.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.55x = 15,921,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,862.43/4,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.56

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