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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.22, 6,151.71 and 2,468.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.22, 6,151.71 and 2,468.73 is: 3,406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.22 : 6,151.71 = 2,468.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.22/6,151.71 = 2,468.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.22x = 6,151.71 × 2,468.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.22x = 15,186,911.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,911.03/4,458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.50

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