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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.83, 6,187.63 and 2,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.83, 6,187.63 and 2,494.56 is: 3,442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.83 : 6,187.63 = 2,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.83/6,187.63 = 2,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.83x = 6,187.63 × 2,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.83x = 15,435,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435,414.29/4,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.46

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