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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.28, 6,175.93 and 2,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.28, 6,175.93 and 2,486.06 is: 3,430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.28 : 6,175.93 = 2,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.28/6,175.93 = 2,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.28x = 6,175.93 × 2,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.28x = 15,353,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,353,701.66/4,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.78

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