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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.65, 6,143.24 and 2,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.65, 6,143.24 and 2,462.13 is: 3,397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.65 : 6,143.24 = 2,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.65/6,143.24 = 2,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.65x = 6,143.24 × 2,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.65x = 15,125,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125,461.66/4,451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.72

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