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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.49, 6,157.64 and 2,472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.49, 6,157.64 and 2,472.79 is: 3,412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.49 : 6,157.64 = 2,472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.49/6,157.64 = 2,472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.49x = 6,157.64 × 2,472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.49x = 15,226,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,550.62/4,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.12

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