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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.59, 6,158.39 and 2,473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.59, 6,158.39 and 2,473.18 is: 3,412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.59 : 6,158.39 = 2,473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.59/6,158.39 = 2,473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.59x = 6,158.39 × 2,473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.59x = 15,230,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230,763.82/4,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.99

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