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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.61, 6,154.26 and 2,470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.61, 6,154.26 and 2,470.16 is: 3,408.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.61 : 6,154.26 = 2,470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.61/6,154.26 = 2,470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.61x = 6,154.26 × 2,470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.61x = 15,202,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,006.88/4,459.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.82

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