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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.71, 6,145.86 and 2,464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.71, 6,145.86 and 2,464.14 is: 3,400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.71 : 6,145.86 = 2,464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.71/6,145.86 = 2,464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.71x = 6,145.86 × 2,464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.71x = 15,144,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,144,259.46/4,453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.37

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