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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.78, 6,168.41 and 2,480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.78, 6,168.41 and 2,480.42 is: 3,423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.78 : 6,168.41 = 2,480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.78/6,168.41 = 2,480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.78x = 6,168.41 × 2,480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.78x = 15,300,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,300,204.29/4,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.04

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