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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.84, 6,159.96 and 2,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.84, 6,159.96 and 2,474.32 is: 3,414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.84 : 6,159.96 = 2,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.84/6,159.96 = 2,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.84x = 6,159.96 × 2,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.84x = 15,241,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241,712.23/4,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.48

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