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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.52, 6,176.26 and 2,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.52, 6,176.26 and 2,486.08 is: 3,430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.52 : 6,176.26 = 2,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.52/6,176.26 = 2,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.52x = 6,176.26 × 2,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.52x = 15,354,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,354,676.46/4,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.81

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