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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,471.91, 6,170.58 and 2,482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,471.91, 6,170.58 and 2,482.48 is: 3,425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,471.91 : 6,170.58 = 2,482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,471.91/6,170.58 = 2,482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,471.91x = 6,170.58 × 2,482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,471.91x = 15,318,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,341.44/4,471.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.46

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