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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.85, 6,152.77 and 2,469.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.85, 6,152.77 and 2,469.21 is: 3,407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.85 : 6,152.77 = 2,469.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.85/6,152.77 = 2,469.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.85x = 6,152.77 × 2,469.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.85x = 15,192,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,192,475.04/4,458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.27

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