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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,479.45, 6,704.78 and 2,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,479.45, 6,704.78 and 2,394.24 is: 3,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,479.45 : 6,704.78 = 2,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,479.45/6,704.78 = 2,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,479.45x = 6,704.78 × 2,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,479.45x = 16,052,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,852.47/4,479.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.67

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