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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.40, 6,143.04 and 2,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.40, 6,143.04 and 2,462.08 is: 3,397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.40 : 6,143.04 = 2,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.40/6,143.04 = 2,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.40x = 6,143.04 × 2,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.40x = 15,124,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,655.92/4,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.73

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