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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.84, 6,163.96 and 2,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.84, 6,163.96 and 2,477.28 is: 3,418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.84 : 6,163.96 = 2,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.84/6,163.96 = 2,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.84x = 6,163.96 × 2,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.84x = 15,269,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269,854.83/4,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.49

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