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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.47, 6,158.10 and 2,574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.47, 6,158.10 and 2,574.06 is: 3,552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.47 : 6,158.10 = 2,574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.47/6,158.10 = 2,574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.47x = 6,158.10 × 2,574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.47x = 15,851,305.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,305.45/4,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.14

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