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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.74, 6,593.62 and 1,474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.74, 6,593.62 and 1,474.06 is: 2,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.74 : 6,593.62 = 1,474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.74/6,593.62 = 1,474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.74x = 6,593.62 × 1,474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.74x = 9,719,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,719,391.50/4,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.09

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