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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.72, 6,159.94 and 2,474.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.72, 6,159.94 and 2,474.57 is: 3,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.72 : 6,159.94 = 2,474.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.72/6,159.94 = 2,474.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.72x = 6,159.94 × 2,474.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.72x = 15,243,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,211.94/4,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.91

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