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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.25, 6,298.68 and 2,468.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.25, 6,298.68 and 2,468.39 is: 3,406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.25 : 6,298.68 = 2,468.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.25/6,298.68 = 2,468.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.25x = 6,298.68 × 2,468.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.25x = 15,547,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,598.73/4,564.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.39

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