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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.41, 6,159.53 and 2,474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.41, 6,159.53 and 2,474.01 is: 3,414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.41 : 6,159.53 = 2,474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.41/6,159.53 = 2,474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.41x = 6,159.53 × 2,474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.41x = 15,238,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,738.82/4,463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.15

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