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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.91, 6,158.65 and 2,473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.91, 6,158.65 and 2,473.65 is: 3,413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.91 : 6,158.65 = 2,473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.91/6,158.65 = 2,473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.91x = 6,158.65 × 2,473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.91x = 15,234,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,344.57/4,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.55

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