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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.89, 6,146.38 and 2,464.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.89, 6,146.38 and 2,464.63 is: 3,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.89 : 6,146.38 = 2,464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.89/6,146.38 = 2,464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.89x = 6,146.38 × 2,464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.89x = 15,148,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148,540.25/4,453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.20

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