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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.58, 6,476.47 and 2,470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.58, 6,476.47 and 2,470.07 is: 3,699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.58 : 6,476.47 = 2,470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.58/6,476.47 = 2,470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.58x = 6,476.47 × 2,470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.58x = 15,997,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997,334.25/4,324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.16

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