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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.56, 6,157.46 and 2,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.56, 6,157.46 and 2,473.02 is: 3,412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.56 : 6,157.46 = 2,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.56/6,157.46 = 2,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.56x = 6,157.46 × 2,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.56x = 15,227,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227,521.73/4,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.28

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