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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.89, 6,157.64 and 2,472.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.89, 6,157.64 and 2,472.67 is: 3,412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.89 : 6,157.64 = 2,472.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.89/6,157.64 = 2,472.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.89x = 6,157.64 × 2,472.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.89x = 15,225,811.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,811.70/4,461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.41

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