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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.93, 6,143.61 and 2,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.93, 6,143.61 and 2,462.52 is: 3,398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.93 : 6,143.61 = 2,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.93/6,143.61 = 2,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.93x = 6,143.61 × 2,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.93x = 15,128,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,762.50/4,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.25

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