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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.62, 6,444.48 and 2,574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.62, 6,444.48 and 2,574.16 is: 3,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.62 : 6,444.48 = 2,574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.62/6,444.48 = 2,574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.62x = 6,444.48 × 2,574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.62x = 16,589,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589,122.64/4,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.56

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