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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.98, 6,478.96 and 2,468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.98, 6,478.96 and 2,468.18 is: 3,705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.98 : 6,478.96 = 2,468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.98/6,478.96 = 2,468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.98x = 6,478.96 × 2,468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.98x = 15,991,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991,239.49/4,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.98

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