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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.85, 6,299.46 and 2,468.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.85, 6,299.46 and 2,468.97 is: 3,407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.85 : 6,299.46 = 2,468.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.85/6,299.46 = 2,468.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.85x = 6,299.46 × 2,468.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.85x = 15,553,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553,177.76/4,564.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.16

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