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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.41, 6,183.34 and 2,491.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.41, 6,183.34 and 2,491.35 is: 3,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.41 : 6,183.34 = 2,491.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.41/6,183.34 = 2,491.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.41x = 6,183.34 × 2,491.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.41x = 15,404,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,826.96/4,480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.27

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