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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.68, 6,158.39 and 2,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.68, 6,158.39 and 2,473.12 is: 3,412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.68 : 6,158.39 = 2,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.68/6,158.39 = 2,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.68x = 6,158.39 × 2,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.68x = 15,230,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230,437.48/4,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.85

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