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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.73, 6,158.40 and 2,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.73, 6,158.40 and 2,473.24 is: 3,412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.73 : 6,158.40 = 2,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.73/6,158.40 = 2,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.73x = 6,158.40 × 2,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.73x = 15,231,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,170.42/4,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.97

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