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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.78, 6,155.73 and 2,471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.78, 6,155.73 and 2,471.30 is: 3,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.78 : 6,155.73 = 2,471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.78/6,155.73 = 2,471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.78x = 6,155.73 × 2,471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.78x = 15,212,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,655.55/4,460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.31

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