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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.58, 6,147.42 and 2,465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.58, 6,147.42 and 2,465.22 is: 3,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.58 : 6,147.42 = 2,465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.58/6,147.42 = 2,465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.58x = 6,147.42 × 2,465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.58x = 15,154,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,742.73/4,454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.06

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