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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,476.84, 6,706.74 and 2,530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,476.84, 6,706.74 and 2,530.44 is: 3,790.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,476.84 : 6,706.74 = 2,530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,476.84/6,706.74 = 2,530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,476.84x = 6,706.74 × 2,530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,476.84x = 16,971,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,971,003.17/4,476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.84

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