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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.70, 6,137.79 and 2,458.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.70, 6,137.79 and 2,458.25 is: 3,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.70 : 6,137.79 = 2,458.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.70/6,137.79 = 2,458.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.70x = 6,137.79 × 2,458.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.70x = 15,088,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,222.27/4,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.37

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