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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.21, 6,143.80 and 2,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.21, 6,143.80 and 2,462.64 is: 3,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.21 : 6,143.80 = 2,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.21/6,143.80 = 2,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.21x = 6,143.80 × 2,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.21x = 15,129,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,967.63/4,452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.31

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