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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.94, 6,143.98 and 2,462.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.94, 6,143.98 and 2,462.98 is: 3,399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.94 : 6,143.98 = 2,462.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.94/6,143.98 = 2,462.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.94x = 6,143.98 × 2,462.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.94x = 15,132,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,132,499.86/4,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.08

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