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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.28, 6,306.98 and 2,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.28, 6,306.98 and 2,474.40 is: 3,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.28 : 6,306.98 = 2,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.28/6,306.98 = 2,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.28x = 6,306.98 × 2,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.28x = 15,605,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605,978.94/4,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.67

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