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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,405.70, 6,610.96 and 2,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,405.70, 6,610.96 and 2,459 is: 3,689.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,405.70 : 6,610.96 = 2,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,405.70/6,610.96 = 2,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,405.70x = 6,610.96 × 2,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,405.70x = 16,256,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256,350.64/4,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.85

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