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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.97, 6,146.21 and 2,464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.97, 6,146.21 and 2,464.67 is: 3,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.97 : 6,146.21 = 2,464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.97/6,146.21 = 2,464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.97x = 6,146.21 × 2,464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.97x = 15,148,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148,400.93/4,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.10

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