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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,482.47, 6,185.46 and 2,493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,482.47, 6,185.46 and 2,493.11 is: 3,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,482.47 : 6,185.46 = 2,493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,482.47/6,185.46 = 2,493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,482.47x = 6,185.46 × 2,493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,482.47x = 15,421,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421,056.99/4,482.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.30

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