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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.51, 6,143.19 and 2,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.51, 6,143.19 and 2,462.10 is: 3,397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.51 : 6,143.19 = 2,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.51/6,143.19 = 2,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.51x = 6,143.19 × 2,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.51x = 15,125,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125,135.79/4,451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.76

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