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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.40, 6,629.22 and 2,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.40, 6,629.22 and 2,474.04 is: 3,704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.40 : 6,629.22 = 2,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.40/6,629.22 = 2,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.40x = 6,629.22 × 2,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.40x = 16,400,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,400,955.45/4,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.42

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