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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.96, 5,979.52 and 2,470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.96, 5,979.52 and 2,470.08 is: 3,408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.96 : 5,979.52 = 2,470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.96/5,979.52 = 2,470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.96x = 5,979.52 × 2,470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.96x = 14,769,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769,892.76/4,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.73

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