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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.71, 6,158.54 and 2,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.71, 6,158.54 and 2,473.40 is: 3,413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.71 : 6,158.54 = 2,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.71/6,158.54 = 2,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.71x = 6,158.54 × 2,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.71x = 15,232,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,489.68/4,462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.28

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