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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.28, 6,160.77 and 2,474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.28, 6,160.77 and 2,474.86 is: 3,415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.28 : 6,160.77 = 2,474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.28/6,160.77 = 2,474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.28x = 6,160.77 × 2,474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.28x = 15,247,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,043.24/4,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.34

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