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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.94, 6,164.34 and 2,477.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.94, 6,164.34 and 2,477.58 is: 3,419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.94 : 6,164.34 = 2,477.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.94/6,164.34 = 2,477.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.94x = 6,164.34 × 2,477.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.94x = 15,272,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272,645.50/4,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.04

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