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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.87, 6,332.31 and 2,474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.87, 6,332.31 and 2,474.69 is: 3,701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.87 : 6,332.31 = 2,474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.87/6,332.31 = 2,474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.87x = 6,332.31 × 2,474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.87x = 15,670,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,472.57/4,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.22

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