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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.62, 6,161.16 and 2,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.62, 6,161.16 and 2,475.12 is: 3,415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.62 : 6,161.16 = 2,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.62/6,161.16 = 2,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.62x = 6,161.16 × 2,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.62x = 15,249,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,642.73/4,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.67

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