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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.59, 6,171.47 and 2,483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.59, 6,171.47 and 2,483.11 is: 3,426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.59 : 6,171.47 = 2,483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.59/6,171.47 = 2,483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.59x = 6,171.47 × 2,483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.59x = 15,324,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,324,438.87/4,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.30

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