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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.63, 6,143.14 and 2,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.63, 6,143.14 and 2,462.20 is: 3,397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.63 : 6,143.14 = 2,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.63/6,143.14 = 2,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.63x = 6,143.14 × 2,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.63x = 15,125,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125,627.03/4,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.78

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