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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.42, 6,159.33 and 2,474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.42, 6,159.33 and 2,474.06 is: 3,414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.42 : 6,159.33 = 2,474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.42/6,159.33 = 2,474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.42x = 6,159.33 × 2,474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.42x = 15,238,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,551.98/4,463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.10

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