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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.64, 6,174.98 and 2,485.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.64, 6,174.98 and 2,485.23 is: 3,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.64 : 6,174.98 = 2,485.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.64/6,174.98 = 2,485.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.64x = 6,174.98 × 2,485.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.64x = 15,346,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,268.00/4,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.61

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