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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.05, 6,044.25 and 2,470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.05, 6,044.25 and 2,470.79 is: 3,702.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.05 : 6,044.25 = 2,470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.05/6,044.25 = 2,470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.05x = 6,044.25 × 2,470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.05x = 14,934,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,934,062.83/4,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.00

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