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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.61, 6,478.39 and 2,467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.61, 6,478.39 and 2,467.81 is: 3,705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.61 : 6,478.39 = 2,467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.61/6,478.39 = 2,467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.61x = 6,478.39 × 2,467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.61x = 15,987,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987,403.23/4,314.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.42

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