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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.69, 6,143.11 and 2,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.69, 6,143.11 and 2,462.42 is: 3,398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.69 : 6,143.11 = 2,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.69/6,143.11 = 2,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.69x = 6,143.11 × 2,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.69x = 15,126,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,926.13/4,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.02

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