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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.98, 6,449.76 and 2,574.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.98, 6,449.76 and 2,574.54 is: 3,866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.98 : 6,449.76 = 2,574.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.98/6,449.76 = 2,574.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.98x = 6,449.76 × 2,574.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.98x = 16,605,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,605,165.11/4,294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.18

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