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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.39, 6,160.89 and 2,474.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.39, 6,160.89 and 2,474.97 is: 3,415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.39 : 6,160.89 = 2,474.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.39/6,160.89 = 2,474.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.39x = 6,160.89 × 2,474.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.39x = 15,248,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,017.92/4,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.48

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