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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.74, 6,300.72 and 2,469.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.74, 6,300.72 and 2,469.87 is: 3,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.74 : 6,300.72 = 2,469.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.74/6,300.72 = 2,469.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.74x = 6,300.72 × 2,469.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.74x = 15,561,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,561,952.01/4,565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.42

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