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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.91, 6,184.49 and 2,492.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.91, 6,184.49 and 2,492.19 is: 3,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.91 : 6,184.49 = 2,492.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.91/6,184.49 = 2,492.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.91x = 6,184.49 × 2,492.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.91x = 15,412,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,911.67/4,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.92

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