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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.03, 6,186.10 and 2,493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.03, 6,186.10 and 2,493.26 is: 3,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.03 : 6,186.10 = 2,493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.03/6,186.10 = 2,493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.03x = 6,186.10 × 2,493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.03x = 15,423,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423,543.22/4,483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.43

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