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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.28, 6,161.94 and 2,475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.28, 6,161.94 and 2,475.72 is: 3,416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.28 : 6,161.94 = 2,475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.28/6,161.94 = 2,475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.28x = 6,161.94 × 2,475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.28x = 15,255,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,238.10/4,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.41

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