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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.76, 5,575.86 and 2,470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.76, 5,575.86 and 2,470.44 is: 3,408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.76 : 5,575.86 = 2,470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.76/5,575.86 = 2,470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.76x = 5,575.86 × 2,470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.76x = 13,774,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774,827.58/4,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.97

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