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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.44, 6,176.50 and 2,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.44, 6,176.50 and 2,486.40 is: 3,431.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.44 : 6,176.50 = 2,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.44/6,176.50 = 2,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.44x = 6,176.50 × 2,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.44x = 15,357,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,249.60/4,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.45

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