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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.73, 6,153.05 and 2,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.73, 6,153.05 and 2,469.30 is: 3,407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.73 : 6,153.05 = 2,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.73/6,153.05 = 2,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.73x = 6,153.05 × 2,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.73x = 15,193,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,714.64/4,458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.63

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