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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.83, 6,151.73 and 2,468.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.83, 6,151.73 and 2,468.35 is: 3,406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.83 : 6,151.73 = 2,468.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.83/6,151.73 = 2,468.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.83x = 6,151.73 × 2,468.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.83x = 15,184,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,622.75/4,457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.28

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