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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.32, 6,174.72 and 2,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.32, 6,174.72 and 2,485.44 is: 3,430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.32 : 6,174.72 = 2,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.32/6,174.72 = 2,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.32x = 6,174.72 × 2,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.32x = 15,346,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,896.08/4,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.00

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