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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.38, 6,700.72 and 2,274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.38, 6,700.72 and 2,274.75 is: 3,414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.38 : 6,700.72 = 2,274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.38/6,700.72 = 2,274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.38x = 6,700.72 × 2,274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.38x = 15,242,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,462.82/4,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.24

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