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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.40, 6,265.49 and 2,970.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.40, 6,265.49 and 2,970.39 is: 4,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.40 : 6,265.49 = 2,970.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.40/6,265.49 = 2,970.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.40x = 6,265.49 × 2,970.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.40x = 18,610,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610,933.99/4,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.06

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