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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.20, 6,153.82 and 2,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.20, 6,153.82 and 2,469.94 is: 3,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.20 : 6,153.82 = 2,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.20/6,153.82 = 2,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.20x = 6,153.82 × 2,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.20x = 15,199,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199,593.12/4,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.59

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