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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.48, 6,301.76 and 2,470.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.48, 6,301.76 and 2,470.62 is: 3,409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.48 : 6,301.76 = 2,470.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.48/6,301.76 = 2,470.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.48x = 6,301.76 × 2,470.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.48x = 15,569,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569,254.29/4,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.47

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