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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.15, 6,631.17 and 2,476.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.15, 6,631.17 and 2,476.43 is: 3,706.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.15 : 6,631.17 = 2,476.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.15/6,631.17 = 2,476.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.15x = 6,631.17 × 2,476.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.15x = 16,421,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421,595.17/4,430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.79

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