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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.51, 6,301.80 and 2,470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.51, 6,301.80 and 2,470.64 is: 3,409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.51 : 6,301.80 = 2,470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.51/6,301.80 = 2,470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.51x = 6,301.80 × 2,470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.51x = 15,569,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569,447.64/4,566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.49

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