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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.93, 6,143.54 and 2,462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.93, 6,143.54 and 2,462.45 is: 3,398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.93 : 6,143.54 = 2,462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.93/6,143.54 = 2,462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.93x = 6,143.54 × 2,462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.93x = 15,128,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,117.04/4,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.11

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