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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.35, 6,149.72 and 2,466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.35, 6,149.72 and 2,466.92 is: 3,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.35 : 6,149.72 = 2,466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.35/6,149.72 = 2,466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.35x = 6,149.72 × 2,466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.35x = 15,170,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,888.80/4,456.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.33

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