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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.19, 6,299.97 and 2,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.19, 6,299.97 and 2,469.32 is: 3,407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.19 : 6,299.97 = 2,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.19/6,299.97 = 2,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.19x = 6,299.97 × 2,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.19x = 15,556,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556,610.42/4,565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.66

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