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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.88, 6,143.49 and 2,462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.88, 6,143.49 and 2,462.45 is: 3,398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.88 : 6,143.49 = 2,462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.88/6,143.49 = 2,462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.88x = 6,143.49 × 2,462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.88x = 15,128,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,036.95/4,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.12

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