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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.68, 6,158.51 and 2,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.68, 6,158.51 and 2,473.20 is: 3,413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.68 : 6,158.51 = 2,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.68/6,158.51 = 2,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.68x = 6,158.51 × 2,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.68x = 15,231,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,214.57/4,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.02

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