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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.62, 6,647.44 and 2,458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.62, 6,647.44 and 2,458.46 is: 3,687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.62 : 6,647.44 = 2,458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.62/6,647.44 = 2,458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.62x = 6,647.44 × 2,458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.62x = 16,342,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342,465.34/4,431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.70

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