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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.47, 6,144.35 and 2,463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.47, 6,144.35 and 2,463.18 is: 3,399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.47 : 6,144.35 = 2,463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.47/6,144.35 = 2,463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.47x = 6,144.35 × 2,463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.47x = 15,134,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134,627.72/4,452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.16

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