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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.82, 6,160.23 and 2,474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.82, 6,160.23 and 2,474.34 is: 3,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.82 : 6,160.23 = 2,474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.82/6,160.23 = 2,474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.82x = 6,160.23 × 2,474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.82x = 15,242,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,503.50/4,463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.68

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