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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.39, 6,044.52 and 2,474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.39, 6,044.52 and 2,474.02 is: 3,706.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.39 : 6,044.52 = 2,474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.39/6,044.52 = 2,474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.39x = 6,044.52 × 2,474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.39x = 14,954,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,954,233.15/4,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.69

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