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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,467.58, 6,165.03 and 2,478.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,467.58, 6,165.03 and 2,478.09 is: 3,419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,467.58 : 6,165.03 = 2,478.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,467.58/6,165.03 = 2,478.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,467.58x = 6,165.03 × 2,478.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,467.58x = 15,277,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277,517.70/4,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.64

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