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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.80, 15,406.16 and 2,479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.80, 15,406.16 and 2,479.61 is: 3,719.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.80 : 15,406.16 = 2,479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.80/15,406.16 = 2,479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.80x = 15,406.16 × 2,479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.80x = 38,201,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201,294.51/10,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.41

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