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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.62, 6,186.91 and 2,493.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.62, 6,186.91 and 2,493.85 is: 3,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.62 : 6,186.91 = 2,493.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.62/6,186.91 = 2,493.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.62x = 6,186.91 × 2,493.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.62x = 15,429,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429,225.50/4,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.24

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