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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.70, 6,718.41 and 2,403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.70, 6,718.41 and 2,403.15 is: 3,602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.70 : 6,718.41 = 2,403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.70/6,718.41 = 2,403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.70x = 6,718.41 × 2,403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.70x = 16,145,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,346.99/4,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.51

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