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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.47, 6,020.60 and 2,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.47, 6,020.60 and 2,474.66 is: 3,415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.47 : 6,020.60 = 2,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.47/6,020.60 = 2,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.47x = 6,020.60 × 2,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.47x = 14,898,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898,944.62/4,362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.26

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