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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.65, 6,158.84 and 2,473.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.65, 6,158.84 and 2,473.83 is: 3,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.65 : 6,158.84 = 2,473.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.65/6,158.84 = 2,473.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.65x = 6,158.84 × 2,473.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.65x = 15,235,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,910.79/4,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.09

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