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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.46, 6,159.57 and 2,474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.46, 6,159.57 and 2,474.15 is: 3,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.46 : 6,159.57 = 2,474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.46/6,159.57 = 2,474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.46x = 6,159.57 × 2,474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.46x = 15,239,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,669.32/4,463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.32

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