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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.08, 6,143.78 and 2,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.08, 6,143.78 and 2,462.52 is: 3,398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.08 : 6,143.78 = 2,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.08/6,143.78 = 2,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.08x = 6,143.78 × 2,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.08x = 15,129,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,181.13/4,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.23

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