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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.04, 6,161.52 and 2,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.04, 6,161.52 and 2,475.59 is: 3,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.04 : 6,161.52 = 2,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.04/6,161.52 = 2,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.04x = 6,161.52 × 2,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.04x = 15,253,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,366.49/4,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.18

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