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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.78, 6,160.19 and 2,474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.78, 6,160.19 and 2,474.55 is: 3,414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.78 : 6,160.19 = 2,474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.78/6,160.19 = 2,474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.78x = 6,160.19 × 2,474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.78x = 15,243,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,685.79/4,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.98

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