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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.28, 6,176.63 and 2,486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.28, 6,176.63 and 2,486.48 is: 3,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.28 : 6,176.63 = 2,486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.28/6,176.63 = 2,486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.28x = 6,176.63 × 2,486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.28x = 15,358,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,023.65/4,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.75

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