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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.35, 6,157.52 and 2,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.35, 6,157.52 and 2,574.14 is: 3,552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.35 : 6,157.52 = 2,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.35/6,157.52 = 2,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.35x = 6,157.52 × 2,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.35x = 15,850,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,321.06/4,461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.81

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