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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.65, 6,169.38 and 2,481.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.65, 6,169.38 and 2,481.18 is: 3,423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.65 : 6,169.38 = 2,481.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.65/6,169.38 = 2,481.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.65x = 6,169.38 × 2,481.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.65x = 15,307,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,307,342.27/4,470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.96

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