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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.68, 6,781.62 and 2,574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.68, 6,781.62 and 2,574.20 is: 3,858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.68 : 6,781.62 = 2,574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.68/6,781.62 = 2,574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.68x = 6,781.62 × 2,574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.68x = 17,457,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,246.20/4,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.23

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