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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.58, 6,432.74 and 2,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.58, 6,432.74 and 2,444.74 is: 3,661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.58 : 6,432.74 = 2,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.58/6,432.74 = 2,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.58x = 6,432.74 × 2,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.58x = 15,726,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,376.79/4,294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.91

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