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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.72, 6,169.47 and 2,481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.72, 6,169.47 and 2,481.27 is: 3,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.72 : 6,169.47 = 2,481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.72/6,169.47 = 2,481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.72x = 6,169.47 × 2,481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.72x = 15,308,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,120.83/4,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.08

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