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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,574.74, 6,308.52 and 3,732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,574.74, 6,308.52 and 3,732.74 is: 5,147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,574.74 : 6,308.52 = 3,732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,574.74/6,308.52 = 3,732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,574.74x = 6,308.52 × 3,732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,574.74x = 23,548,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548,064.94/4,574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.41

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