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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.72, 6,848.69 and 2,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.72, 6,848.69 and 2,374.26 is: 3,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.72 : 6,848.69 = 2,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.72/6,848.69 = 2,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.72x = 6,848.69 × 2,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.72x = 16,260,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,533.17/4,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.66

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