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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,478.93, 6,180.94 and 2,462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,478.93, 6,180.94 and 2,462.50 is: 3,398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,478.93 : 6,180.94 = 2,462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,478.93/6,180.94 = 2,462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,478.93x = 6,180.94 × 2,462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,478.93x = 15,220,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,564.75/4,478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.26

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