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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.13, 6,143.83 and 2,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.13, 6,143.83 and 2,462.70 is: 3,398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.13 : 6,143.83 = 2,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.13/6,143.83 = 2,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.13x = 6,143.83 × 2,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.13x = 15,130,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,410.14/4,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.47

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