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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.84, 6,306.36 and 2,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.84, 6,306.36 and 2,474 is: 3,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.84 : 6,306.36 = 2,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.84/6,306.36 = 2,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.84x = 6,306.36 × 2,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.84x = 15,601,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,601,934.64/4,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.11

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