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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.37, 6,161.56 and 2,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.37, 6,161.56 and 2,475.92 is: 3,416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.37 : 6,161.56 = 2,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.37/6,161.56 = 2,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.37x = 6,161.56 × 2,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.37x = 15,255,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,538.85/4,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.41

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