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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,448.35, 6,138.42 and 2,458.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,448.35, 6,138.42 and 2,458.63 is: 3,392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,448.35 : 6,138.42 = 2,458.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,448.35/6,138.42 = 2,458.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,448.35x = 6,138.42 × 2,458.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,448.35x = 15,092,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092,102.02/4,448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.74

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