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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.93, 6,161.57 and 2,475.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.93, 6,161.57 and 2,475.49 is: 3,416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.93 : 6,161.57 = 2,475.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.93/6,161.57 = 2,475.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.93x = 6,161.57 × 2,475.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.93x = 15,252,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,895.70/4,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.16

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