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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.89, 6,168.77 and 2,480.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.89, 6,168.77 and 2,480.82 is: 3,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.89 : 6,168.77 = 2,480.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.89/6,168.77 = 2,480.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.89x = 6,168.77 × 2,480.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.89x = 15,303,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303,607.99/4,469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.71

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