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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.46, 6,163.83 and 2,449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.46, 6,163.83 and 2,449.96 is: 3,381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.46 : 6,163.83 = 2,449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.46/6,163.83 = 2,449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.46x = 6,163.83 × 2,449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.46x = 15,101,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,158.48/4,466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.01

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