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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.54, 6,164.02 and 2,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.54, 6,164.02 and 2,476.96 is: 3,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.54 : 6,164.02 = 2,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.54/6,164.02 = 2,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.54x = 6,164.02 × 2,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.54x = 15,268,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268,009.38/4,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.31

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