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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.56, 6,307.34 and 2,474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.56, 6,307.34 and 2,474.68 is: 3,415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.56 : 6,307.34 = 2,474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.56/6,307.34 = 2,474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.56x = 6,307.34 × 2,474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.56x = 15,608,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,608,648.15/4,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.04

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