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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.77, 6,153.72 and 2,470.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.77, 6,153.72 and 2,470.29 is: 3,408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.77 : 6,153.72 = 2,470.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.77/6,153.72 = 2,470.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.77x = 6,153.72 × 2,470.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.77x = 15,201,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201,472.98/4,459.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.58

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