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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.97, 6,147.57 and 2,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.97, 6,147.57 and 2,465.40 is: 3,402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.97 : 6,147.57 = 2,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.97/6,147.57 = 2,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.97x = 6,147.57 × 2,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.97x = 15,156,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,219.08/4,454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.09

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