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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.82, 6,307.76 and 2,474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.82, 6,307.76 and 2,474.94 is: 3,415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.82 : 6,307.76 = 2,474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.82/6,307.76 = 2,474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.82x = 6,307.76 × 2,474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.82x = 15,611,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,611,315.16/4,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.43

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