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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.67, 6,184.62 and 2,492.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.67, 6,184.62 and 2,492.21 is: 3,439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.67 : 6,184.62 = 2,492.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.67/6,184.62 = 2,492.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.67x = 6,184.62 × 2,492.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.67x = 15,413,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413,352.48/4,481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.20

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