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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.67, 6,158.31 and 2,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.67, 6,158.31 and 2,473.26 is: 3,413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.67 : 6,158.31 = 2,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.67/6,158.31 = 2,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.67x = 6,158.31 × 2,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.67x = 15,231,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,071.00/4,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.00

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