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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.22, 6,148.95 and 2,466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.22, 6,148.95 and 2,466.73 is: 3,403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.22 : 6,148.95 = 2,466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.22/6,148.95 = 2,466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.22x = 6,148.95 × 2,466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.22x = 15,167,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,768.69/4,456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.73

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