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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.72, 6,182.80 and 2,490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.72, 6,182.80 and 2,490.88 is: 3,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.72 : 6,182.80 = 2,490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.72/6,182.80 = 2,490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.72x = 6,182.80 × 2,490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.72x = 15,400,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,585.06/4,480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.08

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