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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,448.07, 6,138.35 and 2,458.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,448.07, 6,138.35 and 2,458.62 is: 3,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,448.07 : 6,138.35 = 2,458.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,448.07/6,138.35 = 2,458.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,448.07x = 6,138.35 × 2,458.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,448.07x = 15,091,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,870.08/4,448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.90

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