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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.78, 6,167.40 and 2,480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.78, 6,167.40 and 2,480.06 is: 3,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.78 : 6,167.40 = 2,480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.78/6,167.40 = 2,480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.78x = 6,167.40 × 2,480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.78x = 15,295,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295,522.04/4,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.99

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