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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.94, 6,169.83 and 2,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.94, 6,169.83 and 2,481.49 is: 3,424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.94 : 6,169.83 = 2,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.94/6,169.83 = 2,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.94x = 6,169.83 × 2,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.94x = 15,310,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310,340.60/4,470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.42

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