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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.93, 6,147.77 and 2,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.93, 6,147.77 and 2,465.44 is: 3,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.93 : 6,147.77 = 2,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.93/6,147.77 = 2,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.93x = 6,147.77 × 2,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.93x = 15,156,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,930.37/4,454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.28

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