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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.18, 6,161.98 and 2,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.18, 6,161.98 and 2,475.88 is: 3,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.18 : 6,161.98 = 2,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.18/6,161.98 = 2,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.18x = 6,161.98 × 2,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.18x = 15,256,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,256,323.04/4,465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.73

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