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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.58, 6,158.48 and 2,473.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.58, 6,158.48 and 2,473.35 is: 3,413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.58 : 6,158.48 = 2,473.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.58/6,158.48 = 2,473.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.58x = 6,158.48 × 2,473.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.58x = 15,232,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,064.14/4,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.29

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