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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.31, 6,159.74 and 2,474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.31, 6,159.74 and 2,474.51 is: 3,415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.31 : 6,159.74 = 2,474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.31/6,159.74 = 2,474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.31x = 6,159.74 × 2,474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.31x = 15,242,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,319.34/4,463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.03

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