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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.64, 6,169.56 and 2,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.64, 6,169.56 and 2,481.28 is: 3,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.64 : 6,169.56 = 2,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.64/6,169.56 = 2,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.64x = 6,169.56 × 2,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.64x = 15,308,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,405.84/4,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.21

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