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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.89, 6,143.36 and 2,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.89, 6,143.36 and 2,462.33 is: 3,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.89 : 6,143.36 = 2,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.89/6,143.36 = 2,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.89x = 6,143.36 × 2,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.89x = 15,126,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,979.63/4,451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.88

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