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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.94, 6,168.51 and 2,480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.94, 6,168.51 and 2,480.52 is: 3,423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.94 : 6,168.51 = 2,480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.94/6,168.51 = 2,480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.94x = 6,168.51 × 2,480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.94x = 15,301,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,112.43/4,469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.11

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