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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.48, 6,143.40 and 2,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.48, 6,143.40 and 2,683.44 is: 3,702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.48 : 6,143.40 = 2,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.48/6,143.40 = 2,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.48x = 6,143.40 × 2,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.48x = 16,485,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485,445.30/4,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.53

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