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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.58, 6,175.55 and 2,486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.58, 6,175.55 and 2,486.09 is: 3,430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.58 : 6,175.55 = 2,486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.58/6,175.55 = 2,486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.58x = 6,175.55 × 2,486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.58x = 15,352,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352,929.79/4,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.38

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