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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.73, 6,159.39 and 2,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.73, 6,159.39 and 2,474.27 is: 3,414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.73 : 6,159.39 = 2,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.73/6,159.39 = 2,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.73x = 6,159.39 × 2,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.73x = 15,240,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,240,000.02/4,463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.18

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