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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.68, 6,154.08 and 2,470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.68, 6,154.08 and 2,470.32 is: 3,408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.68 : 6,154.08 = 2,470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.68/6,154.08 = 2,470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.68x = 6,154.08 × 2,470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.68x = 15,202,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,546.91/4,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.89

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