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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.24, 6,306.98 and 2,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.24, 6,306.98 and 2,474.44 is: 3,414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.24 : 6,306.98 = 2,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.24/6,306.98 = 2,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.24x = 6,306.98 × 2,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.24x = 15,606,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,243.59/4,570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.75

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