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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.97, 6,154.81 and 2,470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.97, 6,154.81 and 2,470.56 is: 3,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.97 : 6,154.81 = 2,470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.97/6,154.81 = 2,470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.97x = 6,154.81 × 2,470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.97x = 15,205,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,827.39/4,459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.40

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