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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.56, 6,176.34 and 2,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.56, 6,176.34 and 2,486.20 is: 3,430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.56 : 6,176.34 = 2,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.56/6,176.34 = 2,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.56x = 6,176.34 × 2,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.56x = 15,355,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,616.51/4,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.99

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