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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.89, 6,183.33 and 2,491.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.89, 6,183.33 and 2,491.41 is: 3,437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.89 : 6,183.33 = 2,491.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.89/6,183.33 = 2,491.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.89x = 6,183.33 × 2,491.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.89x = 15,405,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405,210.20/4,480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.98

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