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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.06, 6,014.34 and 2,470.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.06, 6,014.34 and 2,470.23 is: 3,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.06 : 6,014.34 = 2,470.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.06/6,014.34 = 2,470.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.06x = 6,014.34 × 2,470.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.06x = 14,856,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,856,803.10/4,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.26

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