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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.16, 6,143.92 and 2,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.16, 6,143.92 and 2,462.72 is: 3,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.16 : 6,143.92 = 2,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.16/6,143.92 = 2,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.16x = 6,143.92 × 2,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.16x = 15,130,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,754.66/4,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.52

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