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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.57, 6,143.46 and 2,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.57, 6,143.46 and 2,462.15 is: 3,397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.57 : 6,143.46 = 2,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.57/6,143.46 = 2,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.57x = 6,143.46 × 2,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.57x = 15,126,120.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,120.04/4,451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.93

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