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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.74, 6,154.32 and 2,571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.74, 6,154.32 and 2,571.30 is: 3,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.74 : 6,154.32 = 2,571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.74/6,154.32 = 2,571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.74x = 6,154.32 × 2,571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.74x = 15,824,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824,603.02/4,459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.32

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