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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.59, 6,161.96 and 2,475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.59, 6,161.96 and 2,475.89 is: 3,416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.59 : 6,161.96 = 2,475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.59/6,161.96 = 2,475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.59x = 6,161.96 × 2,475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.59x = 15,256,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,256,291.96/4,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.41

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