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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.24, 6,143.82 and 2,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.24, 6,143.82 and 2,462.66 is: 3,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.24 : 6,143.82 = 2,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.24/6,143.82 = 2,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.24x = 6,143.82 × 2,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.24x = 15,130,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,139.76/4,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.32

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