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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.36, 6,014.34 and 2,470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.36, 6,014.34 and 2,470.02 is: 3,408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.36 : 6,014.34 = 2,470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.36/6,014.34 = 2,470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.36x = 6,014.34 × 2,470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.36x = 14,855,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,855,540.09/4,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.52

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