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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.59, 6,014.83 and 2,470.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.59, 6,014.83 and 2,470.17 is: 3,408.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.59 : 6,014.83 = 2,470.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.59/6,014.83 = 2,470.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.59x = 6,014.83 × 2,470.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.59x = 14,857,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,857,652.62/4,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.82

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