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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.64, 6,149.72 and 2,467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.64, 6,149.72 and 2,467.14 is: 3,404.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.64 : 6,149.72 = 2,467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.64/6,149.72 = 2,467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.64x = 6,149.72 × 2,467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.64x = 15,172,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,220.20/4,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.41

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