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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.73, 6,154.47 and 2,470.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.73, 6,154.47 and 2,470.31 is: 3,409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.73 : 6,154.47 = 2,470.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.73/6,154.47 = 2,470.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.73x = 6,154.47 × 2,470.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.73x = 15,203,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203,464.17/4,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.06

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