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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.79, 6,184.86 and 2,492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.79, 6,184.86 and 2,492.28 is: 3,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.79 : 6,184.86 = 2,492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.79/6,184.86 = 2,492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.79x = 6,184.86 × 2,492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.79x = 15,414,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,402.88/4,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.34

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