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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.93, 6,174.95 and 2,485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.93, 6,174.95 and 2,485.27 is: 3,429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.93 : 6,174.95 = 2,485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.93/6,174.95 = 2,485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.93x = 6,174.95 × 2,485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.93x = 15,346,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,417.99/4,474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.42

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