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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,118.88, 6,170.09 and 2,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,118.88, 6,170.09 and 2,474.54 is: 3,706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,118.88 : 6,170.09 = 2,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,118.88/6,170.09 = 2,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,118.88x = 6,170.09 × 2,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,118.88x = 15,268,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268,091.29/4,118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.86

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