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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.38, 6,409.50 and 3,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.38, 6,409.50 and 3,069.74 is: 4,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.38 : 6,409.50 = 3,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.38/6,409.50 = 3,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.38x = 6,409.50 × 3,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.38x = 19,675,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,498.53/4,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.41

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