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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.19, 6,143.85 and 2,462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.19, 6,143.85 and 2,462.71 is: 3,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.19 : 6,143.85 = 2,462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.19/6,143.85 = 2,462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.19x = 6,143.85 × 2,462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.19x = 15,130,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,520.83/4,452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.44

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