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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.18, 6,144.99 and 2,463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.18, 6,144.99 and 2,463.73 is: 3,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.18 : 6,144.99 = 2,463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.18/6,144.99 = 2,463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.18x = 6,144.99 × 2,463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.18x = 15,139,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,565.49/4,453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.72

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