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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.07, 6,161.69 and 2,475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.07, 6,161.69 and 2,475.62 is: 3,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.07 : 6,161.69 = 2,475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.07/6,161.69 = 2,475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.07x = 6,161.69 × 2,475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.07x = 15,253,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,990.62/4,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.29

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