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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.54, 6,176.16 and 2,486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.54, 6,176.16 and 2,486.18 is: 3,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.54 : 6,176.16 = 2,486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.54/6,176.16 = 2,486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.54x = 6,176.16 × 2,486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.54x = 15,355,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,014.59/4,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.88

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