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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.83, 6,162.87 and 2,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.83, 6,162.87 and 2,476.44 is: 3,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.83 : 6,162.87 = 2,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.83/6,162.87 = 2,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.83x = 6,162.87 × 2,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.83x = 15,261,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,977.78/4,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.50

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