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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,482.73, 6,186.33 and 2,493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,482.73, 6,186.33 and 2,493.43 is: 3,441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,482.73 : 6,186.33 = 2,493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,482.73/6,186.33 = 2,493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,482.73x = 6,186.33 × 2,493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,482.73x = 15,425,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,174.70/4,482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.02

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