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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.42, 6,307.20 and 2,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.42, 6,307.20 and 2,474.56 is: 3,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.42 : 6,307.20 = 2,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.42/6,307.20 = 2,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.42x = 6,307.20 × 2,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.42x = 15,607,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,607,544.83/4,570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.90

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