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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.53, 6,160.82 and 2,475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.53, 6,160.82 and 2,475.06 is: 3,415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.53 : 6,160.82 = 2,475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.53/6,160.82 = 2,475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.53x = 6,160.82 × 2,475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.53x = 15,248,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,386.77/4,464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.46

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