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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.81, 6,172.36 and 2,483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.81, 6,172.36 and 2,483.25 is: 3,426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.81 : 6,172.36 = 2,483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.81/6,172.36 = 2,483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.81x = 6,172.36 × 2,483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.81x = 15,327,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327,512.97/4,472.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.82

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