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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.69, 6,137.49 and 2,458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.69, 6,137.49 and 2,458.22 is: 3,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.69 : 6,137.49 = 2,458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.69/6,137.49 = 2,458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.69x = 6,137.49 × 2,458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.69x = 15,087,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,300.67/4,447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.17

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