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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.48, 6,152.66 and 2,468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.48, 6,152.66 and 2,468.99 is: 3,407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.48 : 6,152.66 = 2,468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.48/6,152.66 = 2,468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.48x = 6,152.66 × 2,468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.48x = 15,190,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,812.91/4,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.17

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