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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.41, 6,190.50 and 2,496.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.41, 6,190.50 and 2,496.91 is: 3,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.41 : 6,190.50 = 2,496.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.41/6,190.50 = 2,496.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.41x = 6,190.50 × 2,496.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.41x = 15,457,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,457,121.36/4,486.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.32

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