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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,446.70, 6,136.41 and 2,457.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,446.70, 6,136.41 and 2,457.25 is: 3,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,446.70 : 6,136.41 = 2,457.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,446.70/6,136.41 = 2,457.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,446.70x = 6,136.41 × 2,457.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,446.70x = 15,078,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078,693.47/4,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.99

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