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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.65, 6,631.92 and 2,476.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.65, 6,631.92 and 2,476.93 is: 3,707.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.65 : 6,631.92 = 2,476.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.65/6,631.92 = 2,476.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.65x = 6,631.92 × 2,476.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.65x = 16,426,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426,768.45/4,430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.53

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