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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.67, 6,174.97 and 2,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.67, 6,174.97 and 2,485.24 is: 3,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.67 : 6,174.97 = 2,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.67/6,174.97 = 2,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.67x = 6,174.97 × 2,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.67x = 15,346,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,260.79/4,474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.59

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