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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.22, 6,168.96 and 2,480.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.22, 6,168.96 and 2,480.97 is: 3,423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.22 : 6,168.96 = 2,480.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.22/6,168.96 = 2,480.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.22x = 6,168.96 × 2,480.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.22x = 15,304,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304,992.29/4,470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.77

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