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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.78, 6,015.67 and 2,470.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.78, 6,015.67 and 2,470.67 is: 3,409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.78 : 6,015.67 = 2,470.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.78/6,015.67 = 2,470.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.78x = 6,015.67 × 2,470.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.78x = 14,862,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862,721.70/4,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.84

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