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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.92, 6,143.61 and 2,462.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.92, 6,143.61 and 2,462.53 is: 3,398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.92 : 6,143.61 = 2,462.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.92/6,143.61 = 2,462.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.92x = 6,143.61 × 2,462.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.92x = 15,128,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,823.93/4,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.27

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