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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,558.21, 6,290.33 and 2,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,558.21, 6,290.33 and 2,462.33 is: 3,398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,558.21 : 6,290.33 = 2,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,558.21/6,290.33 = 2,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,558.21x = 6,290.33 × 2,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,558.21x = 15,488,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488,871.68/4,558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.02

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