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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.67, 6,143.43 and 2,462.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.67, 6,143.43 and 2,462.37 is: 3,398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.67 : 6,143.43 = 2,462.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.67/6,143.43 = 2,462.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.67x = 6,143.43 × 2,462.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.67x = 15,127,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,397.73/4,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.14

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