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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.81, 5,605.85 and 2,470.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.81, 5,605.85 and 2,470.31 is: 3,408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.81 : 5,605.85 = 2,470.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.81/5,605.85 = 2,470.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.81x = 5,605.85 × 2,470.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.81x = 13,848,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,848,207.50/4,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.53

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