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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.84, 6,137.90 and 2,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.84, 6,137.90 and 2,458.26 is: 3,392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.84 : 6,137.90 = 2,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.84/6,137.90 = 2,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.84x = 6,137.90 × 2,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.84x = 15,088,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,554.05/4,447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.33

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