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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.79, 6,161.46 and 2,475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.79, 6,161.46 and 2,475.37 is: 3,416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.79 : 6,161.46 = 2,475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.79/6,161.46 = 2,475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.79x = 6,161.46 × 2,475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.79x = 15,251,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251,891.66/4,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.04

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