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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.61, 6,169.36 and 2,481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.61, 6,169.36 and 2,481.13 is: 3,423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.61 : 6,169.36 = 2,481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.61/6,169.36 = 2,481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.61x = 6,169.36 × 2,481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.61x = 15,306,984.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306,984.18/4,470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.91

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