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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.91, 6,166.55 and 2,478.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.91, 6,166.55 and 2,478.98 is: 3,420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.91 : 6,166.55 = 2,478.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.91/6,166.55 = 2,478.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.91x = 6,166.55 × 2,478.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.91x = 15,286,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,286,775.73/4,468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.70

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