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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.44, 6,143.12 and 2,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.44, 6,143.12 and 2,462.04 is: 3,397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.44 : 6,143.12 = 2,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.44/6,143.12 = 2,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.44x = 6,143.12 × 2,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.44x = 15,124,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,607.16/4,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.69

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