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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.47, 6,155.82 and 2,471.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.47, 6,155.82 and 2,471.21 is: 3,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.47 : 6,155.82 = 2,471.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.47/6,155.82 = 2,471.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.47x = 6,155.82 × 2,471.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.47x = 15,212,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,316.25/4,460.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.48

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