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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.64, 6,153.79 and 2,469.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.64, 6,153.79 and 2,469.69 is: 3,407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.64 : 6,153.79 = 2,469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.64/6,153.79 = 2,469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.64x = 6,153.79 × 2,469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.64x = 15,197,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,197,953.63/4,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.89

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