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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.91, 6,296.83 and 2,467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.91, 6,296.83 and 2,467.05 is: 3,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.91 : 6,296.83 = 2,467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.91/6,296.83 = 2,467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.91x = 6,296.83 × 2,467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.91x = 15,534,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534,564.67/4,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.53

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