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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,413.98, 6,610.02 and 2,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,413.98, 6,610.02 and 2,462.09 is: 3,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,413.98 : 6,610.02 = 2,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,413.98/6,610.02 = 2,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,413.98x = 6,610.02 × 2,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,413.98x = 16,274,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274,431.09/4,413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.02

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