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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.15, 6,299.91 and 2,469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.15, 6,299.91 and 2,469.27 is: 3,407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.15 : 6,299.91 = 2,469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.15/6,299.91 = 2,469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.15x = 6,299.91 × 2,469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.15x = 15,556,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556,178.77/4,565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.59

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