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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.59, 6,176.05 and 2,486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.59, 6,176.05 and 2,486.03 is: 3,430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.59 : 6,176.05 = 2,486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.59/6,176.05 = 2,486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.59x = 6,176.05 × 2,486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.59x = 15,353,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,353,808.49/4,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.57

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