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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.38, 6,297.46 and 2,467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.38, 6,297.46 and 2,467.50 is: 3,405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.38 : 6,297.46 = 2,467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.38/6,297.46 = 2,467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.38x = 6,297.46 × 2,467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.38x = 15,538,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538,982.55/4,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.15

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