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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.54, 6,169.26 and 2,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.54, 6,169.26 and 2,481.12 is: 3,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.54 : 6,169.26 = 2,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.54/6,169.26 = 2,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.54x = 6,169.26 × 2,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.54x = 15,306,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306,674.37/4,470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.90

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