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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.27, 6,143.96 and 2,462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.27, 6,143.96 and 2,462.51 is: 3,398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.27 : 6,143.96 = 2,462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.27/6,143.96 = 2,462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.27x = 6,143.96 × 2,462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.27x = 15,129,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,519.91/4,452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.16

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