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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.94, 6,306.58 and 2,474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.94, 6,306.58 and 2,474.06 is: 3,414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.94 : 6,306.58 = 2,474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.94/6,306.58 = 2,474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.94x = 6,306.58 × 2,474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.94x = 15,602,857.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,857.31/4,569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.24

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