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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.94, 6,162.93 and 2,476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.94, 6,162.93 and 2,476.49 is: 3,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.94 : 6,162.93 = 2,476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.94/6,162.93 = 2,476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.94x = 6,162.93 × 2,476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.94x = 15,262,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262,403.70/4,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.52

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