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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.73, 6,143.29 and 2,462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.73, 6,143.29 and 2,462.23 is: 3,397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.73 : 6,143.29 = 2,462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.73/6,143.29 = 2,462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.73x = 6,143.29 × 2,462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.73x = 15,126,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,208.31/4,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.83

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