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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.38, 6,186.46 and 2,493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.38, 6,186.46 and 2,493.68 is: 3,440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.38 : 6,186.46 = 2,493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.38/6,186.46 = 2,493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.38x = 6,186.46 × 2,493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.38x = 15,427,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,039.10/4,483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.94

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