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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.59, 6,167.95 and 2,701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.59, 6,167.95 and 2,701.55 is: 3,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.59 : 6,167.95 = 2,701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.59/6,167.95 = 2,701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.59x = 6,167.95 × 2,701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.59x = 16,663,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663,033.99/4,470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.25

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