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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.74, 6,015.16 and 2,470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.74, 6,015.16 and 2,470.51 is: 3,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.74 : 6,015.16 = 2,470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.74/6,015.16 = 2,470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.74x = 6,015.16 × 2,470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.74x = 14,860,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,860,532.00/4,358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.37

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