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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,446.74, 6,136.62 and 2,457.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,446.74, 6,136.62 and 2,457.42 is: 3,391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,446.74 : 6,136.62 = 2,457.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,446.74/6,136.62 = 2,457.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,446.74x = 6,136.62 × 2,457.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,446.74x = 15,080,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080,252.72/4,446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.31

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