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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.78, 6,019.67 and 2,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.78, 6,019.67 and 2,474.22 is: 3,413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.78 : 6,019.67 = 2,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.78/6,019.67 = 2,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.78x = 6,019.67 × 2,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.78x = 14,893,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,987.91/4,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.88

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