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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.69, 6,152.78 and 2,469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.69, 6,152.78 and 2,469.23 is: 3,407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.69 : 6,152.78 = 2,469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.69/6,152.78 = 2,469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.69x = 6,152.78 × 2,469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.69x = 15,192,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,192,604.37/4,458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.41

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