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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.90, 6,161.33 and 2,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.90, 6,161.33 and 2,475.44 is: 3,415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.90 : 6,161.33 = 2,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.90/6,161.33 = 2,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.90x = 6,161.33 × 2,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.90x = 15,251,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251,978.12/4,464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.97

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