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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.84, 6,144.86 and 2,463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.84, 6,144.86 and 2,463.42 is: 3,399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.84 : 6,144.86 = 2,463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.84/6,144.86 = 2,463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.84x = 6,144.86 × 2,463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.84x = 15,137,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137,371.02/4,452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.49

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