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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.64, 6,143.26 and 2,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.64, 6,143.26 and 2,462.36 is: 3,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.64 : 6,143.26 = 2,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.64/6,143.26 = 2,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.64x = 6,143.26 × 2,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.64x = 15,126,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,917.69/4,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.06

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