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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.55, 6,152.61 and 2,468.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.55, 6,152.61 and 2,468.98 is: 3,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.55 : 6,152.61 = 2,468.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.55/6,152.61 = 2,468.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.55x = 6,152.61 × 2,468.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.55x = 15,190,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,671.04/4,458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.09

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