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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.45, 6,343.76 and 2,474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.45, 6,343.76 and 2,474.94 is: 3,713.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.45 : 6,343.76 = 2,474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.45/6,343.76 = 2,474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.45x = 6,343.76 × 2,474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.45x = 15,700,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700,425.37/4,228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.05

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