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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.66, 6,019.72 and 2,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.66, 6,019.72 and 2,474.04 is: 3,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.66 : 6,019.72 = 2,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.66/6,019.72 = 2,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.66x = 6,019.72 × 2,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.66x = 14,893,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,044.46/4,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.75

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