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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.69, 6,147.72 and 2,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.69, 6,147.72 and 2,465.24 is: 3,402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.69 : 6,147.72 = 2,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.69/6,147.72 = 2,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.69x = 6,147.72 × 2,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.69x = 15,155,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155,605.25/4,454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.17

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