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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.82, 6,152.99 and 2,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.82, 6,152.99 and 2,469.34 is: 3,407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.82 : 6,152.99 = 2,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.82/6,152.99 = 2,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.82x = 6,152.99 × 2,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.82x = 15,193,792.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,792.01/4,458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.58

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