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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.62, 6,061.82 and 3,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.62, 6,061.82 and 3,274.54 is: 4,518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.62 : 6,061.82 = 3,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.62/6,061.82 = 3,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.62x = 6,061.82 × 3,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.62x = 19,849,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849,672.06/4,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.87

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