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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,485.62, 6,189.96 and 2,496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,485.62, 6,189.96 and 2,496.08 is: 3,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,485.62 : 6,189.96 = 2,496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,485.62/6,189.96 = 2,496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,485.62x = 6,189.96 × 2,496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,485.62x = 15,450,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450,635.36/4,485.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.48

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