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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.34, 6,163.56 and 2,477.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.34, 6,163.56 and 2,477.21 is: 3,418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.34 : 6,163.56 = 2,477.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.34/6,163.56 = 2,477.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.34x = 6,163.56 × 2,477.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.34x = 15,268,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268,392.36/4,466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.54

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