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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.12, 6,160.50 and 2,474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.12, 6,160.50 and 2,474.71 is: 3,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.12 : 6,160.50 = 2,474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.12/6,160.50 = 2,474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.12x = 6,160.50 × 2,474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.12x = 15,245,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,435.55/4,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.10

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