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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,448.46, 6,138.65 and 2,458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,448.46, 6,138.65 and 2,458.96 is: 3,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,448.46 : 6,138.65 = 2,458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,448.46/6,138.65 = 2,458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,448.46x = 6,138.65 × 2,458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,448.46x = 15,094,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094,694.80/4,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.24

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