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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.27, 6,182.94 and 2,490.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.27, 6,182.94 and 2,490.79 is: 3,437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.27 : 6,182.94 = 2,490.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.27/6,182.94 = 2,490.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.27x = 6,182.94 × 2,490.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.27x = 15,400,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,405.12/4,480.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.38

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