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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.80, 6,154.64 and 2,470.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.80, 6,154.64 and 2,470.53 is: 3,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.80 : 6,154.64 = 2,470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.80/6,154.64 = 2,470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.80x = 6,154.64 × 2,470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.80x = 15,205,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,222.76/4,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.40

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