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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,485.72, 6,189.82 and 2,496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,485.72, 6,189.82 and 2,496.06 is: 3,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,485.72 : 6,189.82 = 2,496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,485.72/6,189.82 = 2,496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,485.72x = 6,189.82 × 2,496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,485.72x = 15,450,162.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450,162.11/4,485.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.30

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