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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.33, 6,186.94 and 2,494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.33, 6,186.94 and 2,494.06 is: 3,441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.33 : 6,186.94 = 2,494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.33/6,186.94 = 2,494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.33x = 6,186.94 × 2,494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.33x = 15,430,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430,599.58/4,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.77

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