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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.38, 6,165.62 and 2,478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.38, 6,165.62 and 2,478.94 is: 3,420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.38 : 6,165.62 = 2,478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.38/6,165.62 = 2,478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.38x = 6,165.62 × 2,478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.38x = 15,284,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284,202.04/4,468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.52

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