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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.79, 6,170.91 and 2,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.79, 6,170.91 and 2,681.98 is: 3,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.79 : 6,170.91 = 2,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.79/6,170.91 = 2,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.79x = 6,170.91 × 2,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.79x = 16,550,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550,257.20/4,474.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.56

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