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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.99, 6,176.55 and 2,486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.99, 6,176.55 and 2,486.46 is: 3,431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.99 : 6,176.55 = 2,486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.99/6,176.55 = 2,486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.99x = 6,176.55 × 2,486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.99x = 15,357,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,777.00/4,475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.14

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