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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.67, 6,147.50 and 2,465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.67, 6,147.50 and 2,465.35 is: 3,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.67 : 6,147.50 = 2,465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.67/6,147.50 = 2,465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.67x = 6,147.50 × 2,465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.67x = 15,155,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155,711.43/4,454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.20

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