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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.24, 6,157.60 and 2,472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.24, 6,157.60 and 2,472.64 is: 3,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.24 : 6,157.60 = 2,472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.24/6,157.60 = 2,472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.24x = 6,157.60 × 2,472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.24x = 15,225,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,528.06/4,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.08

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