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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.61, 6,175.16 and 2,485.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.61, 6,175.16 and 2,485.17 is: 3,429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.61 : 6,175.16 = 2,485.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.61/6,175.16 = 2,485.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.61x = 6,175.16 × 2,485.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.61x = 15,346,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,322.38/4,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.64

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