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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.41, 6,307.16 and 2,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.41, 6,307.16 and 2,474.54 is: 3,414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.41 : 6,307.16 = 2,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.41/6,307.16 = 2,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.41x = 6,307.16 × 2,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.41x = 15,607,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,607,275.80/4,570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.85

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