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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.42, 6,152.70 and 2,469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.42, 6,152.70 and 2,469.06 is: 3,407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.42 : 6,152.70 = 2,469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.42/6,152.70 = 2,469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.42x = 6,152.70 × 2,469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.42x = 15,191,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191,385.46/4,458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.35

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