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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.78, 6,161.39 and 2,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.78, 6,161.39 and 2,448.20 is: 3,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.78 : 6,161.39 = 2,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.78/6,161.39 = 2,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.78x = 6,161.39 × 2,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.78x = 15,084,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084,271.95/4,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.50

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