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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.94, 6,138.09 and 2,458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.94, 6,138.09 and 2,458.52 is: 3,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.94 : 6,138.09 = 2,458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.94/6,138.09 = 2,458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.94x = 6,138.09 × 2,458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.94x = 15,090,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090,586.34/4,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.72

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