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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.82, 6,609.13 and 2,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.82, 6,609.13 and 2,458.14 is: 3,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.82 : 6,609.13 = 2,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.82/6,609.13 = 2,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.82x = 6,609.13 × 2,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.82x = 16,246,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246,166.82/4,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.42

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