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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.58, 6,182.99 and 2,491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.58, 6,182.99 and 2,491.12 is: 3,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.58 : 6,182.99 = 2,491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.58/6,182.99 = 2,491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.58x = 6,182.99 × 2,491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.58x = 15,402,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,570.05/4,480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.63

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