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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,479.51, 6,181.83 and 2,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,479.51, 6,181.83 and 2,463 is: 3,399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,479.51 : 6,181.83 = 2,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,479.51/6,181.83 = 2,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,479.51x = 6,181.83 × 2,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,479.51x = 15,225,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,847.29/4,479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.00

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