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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.64, 6,159.78 and 2,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.64, 6,159.78 and 2,474.10 is: 3,414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.64 : 6,159.78 = 2,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.64/6,159.78 = 2,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.64x = 6,159.78 × 2,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.64x = 15,239,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,911.70/4,463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.23

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