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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.94, 6,289.95 and 2,462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.94, 6,289.95 and 2,462.06 is: 3,397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.94 : 6,289.95 = 2,462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.94/6,289.95 = 2,462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.94x = 6,289.95 × 2,462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.94x = 15,486,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,486,259.25/4,557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.65

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