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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.50, 6,134.62 and 2,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.50, 6,134.62 and 2,456 is: 3,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.50 : 6,134.62 = 2,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.50/6,134.62 = 2,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.50x = 6,134.62 × 2,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.50x = 15,066,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066,626.72/4,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.19

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