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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.95, 6,158.88 and 2,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.95, 6,158.88 and 2,473.62 is: 3,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.95 : 6,158.88 = 2,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.95/6,158.88 = 2,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.95x = 6,158.88 × 2,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.95x = 15,234,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,728.75/4,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.60

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