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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.93, 6,183.47 and 2,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.93, 6,183.47 and 2,805.44 is: 3,870.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.93 : 6,183.47 = 2,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.93/6,183.47 = 2,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.93x = 6,183.47 × 2,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.93x = 17,347,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,347,330.17/4,481.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.50

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