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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.58, 6,144.38 and 2,435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.58, 6,144.38 and 2,435.96 is: 3,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.58 : 6,144.38 = 2,435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.58/6,144.38 = 2,435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.58x = 6,144.38 × 2,435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.58x = 14,967,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967,463.90/4,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.53

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