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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.01, 6,143.88 and 2,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.01, 6,143.88 and 2,462.60 is: 3,398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.01 : 6,143.88 = 2,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.01/6,143.88 = 2,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.01x = 6,143.88 × 2,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.01x = 15,129,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,906.58/4,452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.45

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