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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.79, 6,701.96 and 2,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.79, 6,701.96 and 2,136.44 is: 3,199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.79 : 6,701.96 = 2,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.79/6,701.96 = 2,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.79x = 6,701.96 × 2,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.79x = 14,318,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,318,332.39/4,474.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.78

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