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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.28, 6,157.94 and 2,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.28, 6,157.94 and 2,445.74 is: 3,375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.28 : 6,157.94 = 2,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.28/6,157.94 = 2,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.28x = 6,157.94 × 2,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.28x = 15,060,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060,732.51/4,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.12

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