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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.28, 6,014.38 and 2,470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.28, 6,014.38 and 2,470.24 is: 3,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.28 : 6,014.38 = 2,470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.28/6,014.38 = 2,470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.28x = 6,014.38 × 2,470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.28x = 14,856,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,856,962.05/4,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.90

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