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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.58, 6,300.48 and 2,469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.58, 6,300.48 and 2,469.70 is: 3,408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.58 : 6,300.48 = 2,469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.58/6,300.48 = 2,469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.58x = 6,300.48 × 2,469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.58x = 15,560,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560,295.46/4,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.17

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