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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.95, 6,144.98 and 2,463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.95, 6,144.98 and 2,463.45 is: 3,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.95 : 6,144.98 = 2,463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.95/6,144.98 = 2,463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.95x = 6,144.98 × 2,463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.95x = 15,137,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137,838.66/4,452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.51

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