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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.94, 6,300.96 and 2,470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.94, 6,300.96 and 2,470.07 is: 3,408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.94 : 6,300.96 = 2,470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.94/6,300.96 = 2,470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.94x = 6,300.96 × 2,470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.94x = 15,563,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,812.27/4,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.68

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