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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.55, 6,156.84 and 2,472.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.55, 6,156.84 and 2,472.09 is: 3,411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.55 : 6,156.84 = 2,472.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.55/6,156.84 = 2,472.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.55x = 6,156.84 × 2,472.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.55x = 15,220,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,248.78/4,461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.43

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