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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.28, 6,143.73 and 2,462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.28, 6,143.73 and 2,462.78 is: 3,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.28 : 6,143.73 = 2,462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.28/6,143.73 = 2,462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.28x = 6,143.73 × 2,462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.28x = 15,130,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,655.37/4,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.41

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