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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.44, 7,009.08 and 2,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.44, 7,009.08 and 2,479.60 is: 3,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.44 : 7,009.08 = 2,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.44/7,009.08 = 2,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.44x = 7,009.08 × 2,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.44x = 17,379,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379,714.77/4,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.22

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