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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.82, 6,137.99 and 2,458.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.82, 6,137.99 and 2,458.37 is: 3,392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.82 : 6,137.99 = 2,458.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.82/6,137.99 = 2,458.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.82x = 6,137.99 × 2,458.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.82x = 15,089,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,089,450.48/4,447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.55

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