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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.04, 6,299.75 and 2,469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.04, 6,299.75 and 2,469.17 is: 3,407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.04 : 6,299.75 = 2,469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.04/6,299.75 = 2,469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.04x = 6,299.75 × 2,469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.04x = 15,555,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,128.38/4,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.45

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