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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.70, 6,176.18 and 2,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.70, 6,176.18 and 2,486.26 is: 3,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.70 : 6,176.18 = 2,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.70/6,176.18 = 2,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.70x = 6,176.18 × 2,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.70x = 15,355,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,589.29/4,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.88

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