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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.85, 6,671.79 and 2,476.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.85, 6,671.79 and 2,476.47 is: 3,714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.85 : 6,671.79 = 2,476.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.85/6,671.79 = 2,476.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.85x = 6,671.79 × 2,476.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.85x = 16,522,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522,519.77/4,447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.72

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