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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.58, 6,466.46 and 1,970.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.58, 6,466.46 and 1,970.04 is: 2,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.58 : 6,466.46 = 1,970.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.58/6,466.46 = 1,970.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.58x = 6,466.46 × 1,970.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.58x = 12,739,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,739,184.86/4,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.33

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