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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.38, 6,182.84 and 2,490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.38, 6,182.84 and 2,490.68 is: 3,437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.38 : 6,182.84 = 2,490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.38/6,182.84 = 2,490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.38x = 6,182.84 × 2,490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.38x = 15,399,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,445.02/4,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.09

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