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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.66, 6,168.96 and 2,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.66, 6,168.96 and 2,481.21 is: 3,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.66 : 6,168.96 = 2,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.66/6,168.96 = 2,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.66x = 6,168.96 × 2,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.66x = 15,306,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306,485.24/4,470.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.76

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