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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.79, 6,302.18 and 2,470.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.79, 6,302.18 and 2,470.91 is: 3,409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.79 : 6,302.18 = 2,470.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.79/6,302.18 = 2,470.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.79x = 6,302.18 × 2,470.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.79x = 15,572,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,119.58/4,566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.86

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