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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.66, 6,158.31 and 2,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.66, 6,158.31 and 2,473.40 is: 3,413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.66 : 6,158.31 = 2,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.66/6,158.31 = 2,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.66x = 6,158.31 × 2,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.66x = 15,231,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,942.37/4,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.20

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