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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.70, 4,563.72 and 2,470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.70, 4,563.72 and 2,470.98 is: 3,411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.70 : 4,563.72 = 2,470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.70/4,563.72 = 2,470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.70x = 4,563.72 × 2,470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.70x = 11,276,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,276,860.85/3,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.34

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