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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.76, 6,299.37 and 2,468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.76, 6,299.37 and 2,468.88 is: 3,407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.76 : 6,299.37 = 2,468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.76/6,299.37 = 2,468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.76x = 6,299.37 × 2,468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.76x = 15,552,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552,397.06/4,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.06

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