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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.70, 6,161.18 and 2,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.70, 6,161.18 and 2,448 is: 3,378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.70 : 6,161.18 = 2,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.70/6,161.18 = 2,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.70x = 6,161.18 × 2,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.70x = 15,082,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,082,568.64/4,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.18

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