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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.72, 6,293.79 and 2,464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.72, 6,293.79 and 2,464.85 is: 3,401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.72 : 6,293.79 = 2,464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.72/6,293.79 = 2,464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.72x = 6,293.79 × 2,464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.72x = 15,513,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,513,222.97/4,560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.49

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