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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.54, 6,152.58 and 2,468.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.54, 6,152.58 and 2,468.91 is: 3,406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.54 : 6,152.58 = 2,468.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.54/6,152.58 = 2,468.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.54x = 6,152.58 × 2,468.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.54x = 15,190,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,166.29/4,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.98

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