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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.40, 9,248.40 and 2,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.40, 9,248.40 and 2,470.80 is: 3,703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.40 : 9,248.40 = 2,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.40/9,248.40 = 2,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.40x = 9,248.40 × 2,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.40x = 22,850,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,946.72/6,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.32

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