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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.62, 6,184.77 and 2,492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.62, 6,184.77 and 2,492.30 is: 3,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.62 : 6,184.77 = 2,492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.62/6,184.77 = 2,492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.62x = 6,184.77 × 2,492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.62x = 15,414,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,311.50/4,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.45

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