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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.83, 6,146.34 and 2,464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.83, 6,146.34 and 2,464.38 is: 3,400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.83 : 6,146.34 = 2,464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.83/6,146.34 = 2,464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.83x = 6,146.34 × 2,464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.83x = 15,146,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,917.37/4,453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.87

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