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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.94, 6,159.92 and 2,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.94, 6,159.92 and 2,474.56 is: 3,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.94 : 6,159.92 = 2,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.94/6,159.92 = 2,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.94x = 6,159.92 × 2,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.94x = 15,243,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,091.64/4,463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.72

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