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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.36, 6,159.51 and 2,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.36, 6,159.51 and 2,474 is: 3,414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.36 : 6,159.51 = 2,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.36/6,159.51 = 2,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.36x = 6,159.51 × 2,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.36x = 15,238,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,627.74/4,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.16

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