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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.86, 6,161.87 and 2,476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.86, 6,161.87 and 2,476.06 is: 3,417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.86 : 6,161.87 = 2,476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.86/6,161.87 = 2,476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.86x = 6,161.87 × 2,476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.86x = 15,257,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257,150.62/4,464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.17

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