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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.04, 6,106.68 and 1,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.04, 6,106.68 and 1,473 is: 2,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.04 : 6,106.68 = 1,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.04/6,106.68 = 1,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.04x = 6,106.68 × 1,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.04x = 8,995,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,995,139.64/4,070.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.09

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