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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.55, 6,149.96 and 2,467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.55, 6,149.96 and 2,467.06 is: 3,404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.55 : 6,149.96 = 2,467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.55/6,149.96 = 2,467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.55x = 6,149.96 × 2,467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.55x = 15,172,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,301.86/4,456.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.49

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