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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.82, 6,162.72 and 2,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.82, 6,162.72 and 2,476.38 is: 3,417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.82 : 6,162.72 = 2,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.82/6,162.72 = 2,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.82x = 6,162.72 × 2,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.82x = 15,261,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,236.55/4,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.34

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