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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.09, 6,143.74 and 2,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.09, 6,143.74 and 2,462.64 is: 3,398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.09 : 6,143.74 = 2,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.09/6,143.74 = 2,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.09x = 6,143.74 × 2,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.09x = 15,129,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,819.87/4,452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.36

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