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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.94, 6,158.78 and 2,473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.94, 6,158.78 and 2,473.49 is: 3,413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.94 : 6,158.78 = 2,473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.94/6,158.78 = 2,473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.94x = 6,158.78 × 2,473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.94x = 15,233,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,680.74/4,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.37

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