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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,485.33, 6,189.72 and 2,495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,485.33, 6,189.72 and 2,495.90 is: 3,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,485.33 : 6,189.72 = 2,495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,485.33/6,189.72 = 2,495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,485.33x = 6,189.72 × 2,495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,485.33x = 15,448,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,448,891.20/4,485.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.32

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