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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.58, 6,147.37 and 2,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.58, 6,147.37 and 2,465.18 is: 3,401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.58 : 6,147.37 = 2,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.58/6,147.37 = 2,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.58x = 6,147.37 × 2,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.58x = 15,154,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,373.58/4,454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.98

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