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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.92, 6,161.50 and 2,475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.92, 6,161.50 and 2,475.46 is: 3,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.92 : 6,161.50 = 2,475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.92/6,161.50 = 2,475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.92x = 6,161.50 × 2,475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.92x = 15,252,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,557.59/4,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.09

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