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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.92, 6,161.58 and 2,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.92, 6,161.58 and 2,475.60 is: 3,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.92 : 6,161.58 = 2,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.92/6,161.58 = 2,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.92x = 6,161.58 × 2,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.92x = 15,253,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,607.45/4,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.33

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