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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.62, 6,720.93 and 2,170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.62, 6,720.93 and 2,170.50 is: 3,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.62 : 6,720.93 = 2,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.62/6,720.93 = 2,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.62x = 6,720.93 × 2,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.62x = 14,587,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,778.57/4,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.75

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