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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,467.83, 6,165.51 and 2,478.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,467.83, 6,165.51 and 2,478.34 is: 3,420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,467.83 : 6,165.51 = 2,478.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,467.83/6,165.51 = 2,478.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,467.83x = 6,165.51 × 2,478.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,467.83x = 15,280,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,230.05/4,467.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.06

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