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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.50, 6,162.58 and 2,475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.50, 6,162.58 and 2,475.90 is: 3,416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.50 : 6,162.58 = 2,475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.50/6,162.58 = 2,475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.50x = 6,162.58 × 2,475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.50x = 15,257,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257,934.92/4,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.85

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