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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.88, 6,182.96 and 2,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.88, 6,182.96 and 2,491.52 is: 3,437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.88 : 6,182.96 = 2,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.88/6,182.96 = 2,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.88x = 6,182.96 × 2,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.88x = 15,404,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,968.50/4,480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.93

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