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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.66, 6,160.21 and 2,474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.66, 6,160.21 and 2,474.84 is: 3,415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.66 : 6,160.21 = 2,474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.66/6,160.21 = 2,474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.66x = 6,160.21 × 2,474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.66x = 15,245,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,509.50/4,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.48

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