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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.86, 6,444.45 and 2,574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.86, 6,444.45 and 2,574.06 is: 3,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.86 : 6,444.45 = 2,574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.86/6,444.45 = 2,574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.86x = 6,444.45 × 2,574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.86x = 16,588,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588,400.97/4,669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.23

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