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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.06, 6,143.67 and 2,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.06, 6,143.67 and 2,462.43 is: 3,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.06 : 6,143.67 = 2,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.06/6,143.67 = 2,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.06x = 6,143.67 × 2,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.06x = 15,128,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,357.32/4,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.06

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