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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.49, 6,183.23 and 2,491.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.49, 6,183.23 and 2,491.13 is: 3,437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.49 : 6,183.23 = 2,491.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.49/6,183.23 = 2,491.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.49x = 6,183.23 × 2,491.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.49x = 15,403,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,403,186.38/4,480.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.84

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