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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.32, 6,142.74 and 2,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.32, 6,142.74 and 2,462.09 is: 3,397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.32 : 6,142.74 = 2,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.32/6,142.74 = 2,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.32x = 6,142.74 × 2,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.32x = 15,123,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,123,978.73/4,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.64

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