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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.39, 6,144.05 and 2,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.39, 6,144.05 and 2,462.83 is: 3,398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.39 : 6,144.05 = 2,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.39/6,144.05 = 2,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.39x = 6,144.05 × 2,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.39x = 15,131,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131,750.66/4,452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.57

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