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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.44, 6,162.16 and 2,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.44, 6,162.16 and 2,476 is: 3,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.44 : 6,162.16 = 2,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.44/6,162.16 = 2,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.44x = 6,162.16 × 2,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.44x = 15,257,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257,508.16/4,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.80

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