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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.90, 6,020.67 and 2,474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.90, 6,020.67 and 2,474.67 is: 3,414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.90 : 6,020.67 = 2,474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.90/6,020.67 = 2,474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.90x = 6,020.67 × 2,474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.90x = 14,899,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899,171.43/4,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.97

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