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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.74, 6,490.58 and 2,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.74, 6,490.58 and 2,475.94 is: 3,717.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.74 : 6,490.58 = 2,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.74/6,490.58 = 2,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.74x = 6,490.58 × 2,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.74x = 16,070,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,070,286.65/4,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.62

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