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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.76, 6,145.05 and 2,463.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.76, 6,145.05 and 2,463.31 is: 3,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.76 : 6,145.05 = 2,463.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.76/6,145.05 = 2,463.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.76x = 6,145.05 × 2,463.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.76x = 15,137,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137,163.12/4,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.50

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