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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.46, 6,176.34 and 2,485.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.46, 6,176.34 and 2,485.95 is: 3,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.46 : 6,176.34 = 2,485.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.46/6,176.34 = 2,485.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.46x = 6,176.34 × 2,485.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.46x = 15,354,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,354,072.42/4,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.72

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