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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.98, 6,161.72 and 2,475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.98, 6,161.72 and 2,475.57 is: 3,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.98 : 6,161.72 = 2,475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.98/6,161.72 = 2,475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.98x = 6,161.72 × 2,475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.98x = 15,253,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,769.18/4,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.31

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