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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.33, 6,298.77 and 2,468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.33, 6,298.77 and 2,468.46 is: 3,406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.33 : 6,298.77 = 2,468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.33/6,298.77 = 2,468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.33x = 6,298.77 × 2,468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.33x = 15,548,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,230.30/4,564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.46

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