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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.82, 6,158.73 and 2,473.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.82, 6,158.73 and 2,473.41 is: 3,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.82 : 6,158.73 = 2,473.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.82/6,158.73 = 2,473.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.82x = 6,158.73 × 2,473.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.82x = 15,233,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,064.37/4,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.33

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