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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.05, 6,168.35 and 2,480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.05, 6,168.35 and 2,480.69 is: 3,423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.05 : 6,168.35 = 2,480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.05/6,168.35 = 2,480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.05x = 6,168.35 × 2,480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.05x = 15,301,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,720.92/4,470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.17

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