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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,484.42, 6,187.96 and 2,494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,484.42, 6,187.96 and 2,494.72 is: 3,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,484.42 : 6,187.96 = 2,494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,484.42/6,187.96 = 2,494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,484.42x = 6,187.96 × 2,494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,484.42x = 15,437,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437,227.57/4,484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.41

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