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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.62, 6,187.39 and 2,494.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.62, 6,187.39 and 2,494.19 is: 3,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.62 : 6,187.39 = 2,494.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.62/6,187.39 = 2,494.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.62x = 6,187.39 × 2,494.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.62x = 15,432,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,432,535.50/4,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.98

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