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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.62, 6,477.85 and 2,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.62, 6,477.85 and 2,470.96 is: 3,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.62 : 6,477.85 = 2,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.62/6,477.85 = 2,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.62x = 6,477.85 × 2,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.62x = 16,006,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,485.86/4,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.96

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