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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.14, 6,299.88 and 2,469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.14, 6,299.88 and 2,469.25 is: 3,407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.14 : 6,299.88 = 2,469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.14/6,299.88 = 2,469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.14x = 6,299.88 × 2,469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.14x = 15,555,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,978.69/4,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.56

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